Media Supervisor, Planning

The Media Supervisor role is responsible for leading the planning, management, and execution of client’s media strategy in order to maximize client business/marketing objectives. This person must have in depth knowledge of all paid channels including display, programmatic, video, mobile, social, and other emerging channels. Experience in OOH, Print, TV, and Paid Search is needed. This person will be a strategic leader both internally and with clients. This role will work closely across an inter-agency team including creative, CRM, marketing sciences, organic social, and strategy to align media efforts to overarching client marketing objectives. They will be responsible for owning the day-to-day client and key third-party vendor relationships. They will manage and distribute work across the associate planners, planners, and senior planners on the team.

You will:

• Coordinate and oversee the management, trafficking, optimization, and reporting of all campaign initiatives
• Manage the billing team and provide final approval on all billing needs
• Oversee and approve all media campaign set-up and execution, including working with other internal teams and clients to secure deliverables
• Provide strategic insights and optimizations for all client reports
• Research and prepare new information for paid media plans, RFPs, and presentations
• Evaluate, build and maintain relationships across the media community
• Stay up to date on and advise the Media team on the latest trends in interactive marketing / media and developments
• Lead the development of “Point of View” (POV) documents on new trends or special opportunities
• Evaluate client needs and escalate needs or issues as they arrive to leadership
• Drive audience insights and channel strategy
• Sell in media initiatives to client
• Integrate with neighboring disciplines (MKS, Strategy, Creative) on overall campaign direction
• Serve as a media expert & go-to resource for clients, IAT team members, and junior members of the media team, providing education, informed recommendations, and insight into how media supports larger goals

You have:

• 5+ years experience in media across planning, investment, AdOps, trafficking, or performance
• Full knowledge of Google Campaign Manager trafficking and reporting, DFP knowledge a plus
• Previous experience with eMarketer, Nielsen ComScore, Mintel, Forrester, etc
• Familiarity with Google ad products –bonus points if you’re familiar with Google AdWords
• Detailed understanding of digital media and the digital landscape
• Thorough knowledge of standard and rich media ad trafficking software for display, video, mobile and other emerging channels
• Familiarity with and passion for digital & traditional media
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while paying attention to details
• Ability to work effectively across multi-functional groups or geographic offices
• Good project management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently yet seek help when needed
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity
• Flexible and able to quickly adapt to new situations
• Ability to delegate and train junior team members

What We Offer

• Global maternity and parental leave
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, personal/sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• Early Dismissal Friday’s (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
• 13 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts

Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.   

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer. 

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