Media Planning Supervisor

Job summary

Lead the development and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals, and analyses, while managing campaign performance, budgets, client expectations, and media buying administration. Build client and partner relationships, communicate campaign needs, and train and mentor team members to support their performance and development.

Job details

Supervisor, Media Planning and Manager, Media Planning Supervisor, Communications Design Position Summary: The role of a Supervisor, Communications Designer is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analysis. The Media Planning Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring junior employees. This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions. Responsibilities: Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief. Confidently and effectively communicate with the leadership team to address needs of the account (e.g. ensure campaigns launch according to plan, address questions quickly with appropriate client communication, flag concerns, etc.). Proactively prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients. Ensure that all media plans adhere to the agency's values, philosophies and processes. Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate the campaign performance. Effectively manage ongoing client expectations in regards to work back schedule, and deadlines. Build and maintain strong client relationships and respectful partner relationships. Oversee the administration and maintenance of the buy. Oversee team members in preparing and maintaining accurate and client finance reports and budget control reporting (BCRs). Provide ongoing actionable feedback and training to direct reports in order to ensure performance and development goals are achieved. Proactively contribute to and/or prepare media Point of Views (POVs). Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations where appropriate. Qualifications: Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to this application Senior level of experience in integrated media planning. Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service. Ability to build strong internal relationships and partnerships. Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge and insights gained from research resources to media planning. Strong presentation skills. Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc. Proficiency with media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma) Curiosity, with a passion for continuous development. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to travel as required. What's in it for you? • Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round. • A flexible hybrid work model that works for you. • A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone. • A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies. • The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

What you’ll do

Lead the development and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals, and analyses, while managing campaign performance, budgets, client expectations, and media buying administration. Build client and partner relationships, communicate campaign needs, and train and mentor team members to support their performance and development.

Requirements

Requires senior-level experience in integrated media planning, strong client service and relationship-building abilities, and the ability to apply research insights to media plans. Candidates should have excellent communication and presentation skills, strong organization and attention to detail, proficiency with media research and planning tools and Microsoft Office, and a collaborative, proactive approach.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Monthly Wellness Days
• Four-Day Long Weekends
• Half-Day Summer Fridays
• Meeting-Free Friday Afternoons
• Flexible Hybrid Work Model
• Formal Training Opportunities
• Mental Health Training
• Inclusion Education
• Global Agency Network Opportunities
• Employee Community Groups

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Integrated Media Planning
• Client Relationship Management
• Media Plan Development
• Media Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Research Application
• Campaign Performance Evaluation
• Budget Control Reporting
• Media Buying Administration
• Team Leadership
• Training And Mentoring
• Written And Verbal Communication
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Media Partner Relations

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership

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