Associate Director, US Value

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Summary

The US Value team is a centralized unit within IPG Mediabrands focused on identifying, measuring, and reporting all areas of value delivered to our clients. Joining the team as Associate Director, you will report to a Director and manage a team of Analysts and Managers across a select roster of our top accounts. In this role, you will work closely with agency and activation leadership to guide decision-making, enhance operations, and boost performance. You will lead day-to-day management of reporting deliverables and be accountable for deadline adherence. This is a pivotal role within a high-performing and growing team that offers exposure to leadership throughout the organization.  

The Associate Director will report directly into the Director and work with the agency investment teams and other  craft leads as needed.    

Responsibilities

• Become a subject expert in value program methodologies for assigned clients  
• Oversee the monthly data governance and media value delivery to ensure fulfilment of contract commitments 
• Work with Value leadership on assessing and creating new value levers
• Establish and optimize processes to ensure adherence to internal and external deadlines
• Own onboarding of investment and other craft leads on value program methodologies to ensure adherence
• Lead and manage a team of experienced analysts to enhance and champion their career progression
• Attend internal and external meetings as required to present the accountability / Value POV
• Manage auditor/consultant relationships to drive value for our business and clients
• Support with ad hoc investment and accountability requests 

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-7 years’ experience in a media role (client, auditor, agency, or media owner) working across channels
• Fundamental understanding of all media math and metrics a must
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to effectively investigate and solve problems as needed
• Exceptional management, organizational and responsiveness skills
• Experience in project management with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with agency billing systems such as Mbox and Prisma
• Quick to learn new concepts and tools as required and integrate into to day-to-day processes  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data clearly and succinctly  
• Independent self-starter who can work autonomously and remain composed under pressure  

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

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