Manager, Planning

Position: Manager, Experience Planning
Location: New York

Agency:
Hearts & Science Job Function:
Media Job Subfunction:
Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

As a Manager, Experience Planning, you will play a key role as the day-to-day liaison between the client, vendor partners, and the media community ensuring that the client’s media plans are developed and implemented per brand objectives and guidelines. You will also collaborate with other disciplines (Integrated Planners, Data Science, etc.) and partner creative agencies to ensure plans are integrated and fulfilling campaign goals.

Qualifications 3+ years of experience in cross-channel branding strategy or media/communications; retail account experience a plus Experience managing lower funnel campaigns Proven, strong team management, interpersonal communication, and collaboration skills Knowledge of principles of advertising, marketing and media; a basic knowledge of disciplines underlying these principles (i.e., psychology, economics, journalism) A solid understanding of Digital media types Knowledge of the dynamics of media - how each media element performs alone, how they perform together and how they are constantly changing Understanding of the skills and functions of the Investment side of the business, as well as knowledge of Strategic Business Units’ competencies Interest in the client’s industry and environment within which they operate Knowledge of syndicated research, ad serving, media billing tools a plus Ability to understand media data sources in terms of what is measured, the method, and information reported Appreciation of the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements Strong presentation skills Responsibilities Managing the flow of client media-related issues, creating solutions and resolving issues Establishing timetables for development of plans Integrating strategic planning philosophy into communication plan development Helping develop planning objectives and strategies that coincide with the client’s marketing direction Continually seeking a consumer-centric view in all strategic thinking promoting creative, innovative approaches to strategically reach the target consumer Supervising implementation of integrated offerings and tools Identifying opportunities for cross-platform deals when appropriate Providing point-of-view on various media in the marketplace Creating media plan recommendations and alternatives Selecting media vehicles and determine scheduling Analyzing competitive activity in the marketplace Overseeing the execution of and present media plans to clients Gauging media performance to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies are met Maintaining budget control and ensure execution of media plans by authorizing approved media schedules and monitoring buys/schedules Coordinating efforts with the Investment team(s) and creative agencies Studying demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences Handling any client requests, e.g., plan or budget changes, providing marketplace information Meeting with media sales reps and industry representatives on a regular basis to pursue ideas that are strategically aligned with the client’s business New York: $50,000.00-$95,000.00 Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

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