Manager, Communications Design

Description & Requirements

Position Summary

The Manager, Communications Design is primarily responsible for digital first campaign execution. In this role, you serve as primary back-up for Associate Media Director in the day-to-day running of the account. You will also supervise the Senior Associates and Media Associates assigned to the group.

Key Responsibilities

Works closely with the Strategy lead to develop the overall media strategy of assigned media plans, with an understanding of how digital and digital plays a critical role in the clients’ marketing mix
Assist with the analysis and evaluation of media partner proposals to prepare recommendations that best meet the media objectives and strategies of a plan
Oversees the media plan development and negotiations in tandem with the investment team
Provides specific work direction to Senior Associates & Associates within his/her group, making expectations and deadlines clear
Maintains procedures that produce effective and consistent internal communications to streamline requests and receipt of information and data from other departments within the agency
Partners with Senior Associates to review and double-check all document details to identify and correct all errors prior to review with AMDs
Functions as a primary point of contact with the clients and agency partners for all requests concerning media planning and strategy
Interprets, supervises, coordinates, and integrates, as necessary, all assigned media activities, including presentation and interpretation to the client, as required
Maintains the best possible relationship with clients
Responsible for developing the digital media skills and knowledge base of those more junior as well as supervise, advise and counsel the group in all daily account activities
Motivates Senior Associates and encourages innovation and creativity throughout all projects by serving as a role model within the group / team
Maintains familiarity with the history, present status and procedures of the client, as well as with conditions in the industry
Is at all times alert to new media and new methods of using existing media and new developments, and shares with the planning group of such developments.
Provides an energy level that brings new and exciting ideas to the planning function and instills this in all employees assigned to his/her group

Desired Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
3-5 plus years of Digital Media Planning experience required, with some experience in the digital space
Two years of media supervisory experience preferred
Experienced in media planning tactics
Must be extremely accurate and detail oriented
Ability to think strategically
Entrepreneurial in spirit
Strong Presentational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven problem solving ability
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and other various outside vendors
Understanding and passion for digital media space
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
Must have hands on knowledge and ability to use media tools such as Prisma, Doubleclick, MBOX, etc.
This position requires strong mathematical and analytical abilities

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Minimum Salary

80,000

Maximum Salary

90,000

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

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