Job Summary:
The Client Services Planner will be responsible for managing, executing all the orders in broadcasting platforms and transmitting to stations. This role requires a deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem, Linear TV, Broadcasting side, Streaming platforms, OTTs, CTV and data management platforms. The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical skills, technical proficiency, and a keen eye for detail to ensure campaigns run smoothly and efficiently.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Client Service Planning :
The Client Sales Planner (CSP) is responsible for assisting the sellers (CSMs/CSEs) in their sales efforts, by processing and maintaining the television commercial airtime schedules
The Client Sales Planner assists with a wide range of sales-related functions including direct contact with client stations and media buyers and/or media buyers at the advertising agencies
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Accurately input and transmit sales orders to client television stations
Process and maintain revisions to sales orders




Inform agency media buyers of program changes and outstanding pre-empts
Ensure all orders are confirmed in a timely manner and Darwin (Broadcast Booking System) accurately reflects order status
Process weekly Pre-Log/Post-Log requests from agencies
Approve Agency Accepted manual Makegoods and transmit to the station
Transmit Rep Pending Makegoods to Agency
Pull posts and negotiate Under-Delivery (UD) weight
Collaborate with stations to build and negotiate Makegoods offers
Money tracking for Cash in Advance orders
Analyze TV ratings data (Nielsen and comScore)
Update Darwin to ensure programs are accurate

Requirements :
3 years + experience in a TV Linear/Broadcasting
Proficiency with major broadcasting platforms like DARWIN, MediaOcean , Prisma
Experience working with budgets, understanding of pacing, and the ability to make necessary adjustments as required
Demons

📌 Senior Account Manager Chennai
🏢 Merkle Science
📍 Chennai