Business Overview 

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that generates value for our business partners. As the industry has evolved over the past two decades, so have we — expanding our global reach and product offering to deliver value for the world’s best brands, across nearly every category. The very best ideas are developed by people with diversity of background, thought and experience working together to develop customized solutions that best address our partners’ needs. A five-time winner of “Most Inclusive Climate” at the IPG Inclusion Awards, we scale our recruiting efforts beyond the traditional advertising candidate pool to find people who possess the passion, innovative thinking and collaborative skills needed to achieve our business goals and assist in cultivating a culture in which we can all be proud.

Position Summary

The Assistant Analyst, Reporting Operations, plays a crucial role in monitoring and managing media inventory using specialized tools. Their primary responsibility is to gather and analyze data from various sources and generate reports that contribute to financial and business decision-making. To excel in this position, the ideal candidate must possess a keen eye for detail, be proactive and analytical, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative team setting. Candidates should also have a natural curiosity, self-motivation, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The Assistant Analyst supports the National Investment team by preparing, maintaining, and overseeing client’s media schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create Orion-specific documents such as flowcharts, MSAs (Master Service Agreements), and Allocations using Excel templates and internal databases.
• Collaborate with Operations to streamline and automate processes across the organization.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with all Orion staff members.
• Provide assistance with ad hoc operations requests as needed.

Qualifications

Education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in an operations support role within the media or advertising industry a plus.
• Media/agency/network, finance, accounting, experience a plus

Skills:

• Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability and or willingness to create complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to integrate data from different sources to produce reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with media buying systems, such as Media Ocean/MBOX products a plus.
• Knowledge of ad tech and programmatic buying is a plus.

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community. 

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.  

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.  

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.