SPARK 5.0: Intern- Media Analyst

Descripción del puesto:

Agency :Havas Media

Job Description :Welcome, and thank you for your interest. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. This role is open to candidates who identify as a Person with Disability (PwD), as recognised by the Government of India.
The Media Operations Executive will support the media team by managing data-driven operational tasks such as media plan uploads, billing support, tracker maintenance, and reporting.
This role is highly structured, Excel-intensive, and suited for individuals who are detail-oriented and comfortable working with data and repetitive processes.
Key Responsibilities

Media Operations & Data Management
* Maintain and update media plans, trackers, and reports using Microsoft Excel
* Support upload and validation of media activity data (campaign details, spends, dates, platforms)
* Assist in billing and reconciliation support by tracking invoices, spends, and variances
* Ensure accuracy and completeness of operational data across internal systems
* Coordinate with planning, buying, and finance teams for data clarifications

Reporting & Quality Checks
* Prepare daily / weekly / monthly reports using pre-defined templates
* Perform basic data checks and validations to identify discrepancies
* Flag errors or missing data to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner

Process Adherence
* Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for media operations
* Maintain confidentiality of client and financial information
* Support documentation and process improvements when required

Required Skills & Competencies

Essential (Must-Have)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Comfortable with formulas (SUM, IF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic Pivot Tables)
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work with structured, repetitive, and process-driven tasks
* Basic computer proficiency (email, file management, MS Office tools)
* Willingness to learn media tools and internal systems (training will be provided)

Good to Have (Not Mandatory)
* Exposure to data entry, operations, finance, or reporting roles
* Familiarity with large datasets or trackers
* Prior experience in a corporate or agency environment

Media agency experience is NOT mandatory. Selection will be based on skills and task-based assessment.

About Havas India:
Founded in 1835 in Paris, Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, with nearly 23,000 people in over 100 countries. With the ambition to help brands unlock Growth, Powered by Desire, Havas brings together creativity, media, technology and production capabilities to build strong, desirable brands that people genuinely want to engage with. Its integrated model is supported by Converged.AI, the Group's operating system that unifies data, technology, and AI to deliver optimized, scalable marketing solutions across the full customer journey. AI-driven, fueled by human ingenuity, and grounded in the belief that desire drives both brand performance and business outcomes, Havas teams collaborate within Havas Villages worldwide to cultivate reputation, relevance, and long-term preference for clients.

India is one of Havas' major markets. Havas India brings together the expertise of 25 agencies, specialised divisions, and strategic alliances across three verticals: Havas Creative Network, Havas Media Network & Havas Health Network. To meet the evolving needs of its clients, Havas India has developed a seamlessly integrated strategy and operating system, Converged.AI, fusing global expertise, tools, and capabilities to create, produce, and distribute real-time, optimised, and personalised marketing solutions at scale.

With inspired human ideas at the heart of this unique model, supercharged by the latest data, technology, and AI, teams work with agility and in perfect synergy through Havas' distinctive Village model. The network operates across three Villages in Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru, with regional offices in Kolkata, New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai, and is powered by over 2,500+ professionals and associates. Together, they deliver tailor-made solutions that support clients in their positive transformation.

As one of India's fastest growing and most agile networks, Havas India has secured multiple new clients across verticals and won several prestigious awards over the last three years. These include being Great Place To Work® Certified™ thrice in a row (Nov 2022-Nov 2023 and Dec 2023-Dec 2024, Jan 2025-Jan 2026), consistently ranking among the top three in the R3 New Business League, and winning accolades at the Cannes Lions, Effies, Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year Awards, London International Awards (LIA), e4m Indian Marketing Awards, ABBY One Show, Campaign Women Leading Change Awards, and more.

Havas India is equally committed to its people, fostering inclusive, responsible and inspiring workplaces where talent can thrive, because desire also starts from within.

Further information about Havas India is available at: https://in.havas.com/

Contract Type :Intern

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job