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Associate Director, Communications Planning

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: CMI Media Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Marketing / Advertising / PR
    Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Branding Specialist / Ambassador, Marketing Strategy
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Associate Director, Communications Planning

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Communication Planning:
Shape the Future of Healthcare Marketing

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for unearthing consumer insights and translating them into impactful communication strategies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and innovation are celebrated? If so, CMI Media Group wants you!

We're seeking a talented and driven Associate Director, Communications Planner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting communications plans that inspire and deliver results for our clients in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

What You'll Do:

  • Be the Voice of the Consumer:
    Dive deep into consumer behavior, leveraging data, research, and your own intuition to identify the audiences most likely to drive business growth for our clients.
  • Map the Journey to Success:
    Develop comprehensive customer decision journeys, illuminating the path audiences take and informing our planning teams on how to best reach them at every stage.
  • Uncover the Big Idea:
    Analyze cultural trends, competitive landscapes, and brand insights to unearth the key idea that will resonate across all media touchpoints and fuel a cohesive brand story.
  • Build the Blueprint:
    Design the communications architecture that guides media plan development, ensuring every tactic and investment decision aligns with the overarching strategy.
  • Lead with Curiosity and

    Collaboration:

    Manage primary consumer research projects, facilitate brainstorming sessions, and partner closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver exceptional results.

What You'll Bring:

  • 7+ years of experience in communications planning, account planning, media planning, brand planning, or connections planning.
  • A deep understanding of consumer behavior within media, particularly channels relevant to healthcare marketing. (Healthcare experience is a plus, but not required - we value transferable skills and a passion for learning!)
  • A knack for simplifying the complex, translating data and insights into clear, compelling narratives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – you can clearly articulate your ideas and influence decisions.
  • A collaborative and "can-do" attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple projects.
  • A passion for innovation and challenging the status quo with a positive, constructive approach.
  • Familiarity with digital and traditional media channels and how to effectively deploy them within an omnichannel, full-funnel media approach.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $70,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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