Senior Manager, Planning

Company Description

dentsu X is an integrated agency network combining best-in-class communication and media planning services, content creation, technology, data and behavioral insights. dentsu X helps brands defy convention through integrated and personalized marketing solutions to cut through the noise of a saturated media market and meet rapidly changing consumer demands. The Dentsu X team is a network of more than 3,500 experts across 52 markets. 

Job Description

This is a remote role, location within Central or Eastern Time Zone is required.

We are looking to add a Manager, Media Planning to our remote dentsuX team. You will join a supportive team and work with a client that sees us as a true partner. We are spread throughout the Central and Eastern Time Zones, making collaborating an important part of our success. You and your team will support one of the nation's most well-known retailers.

You will serve in an important junior/mid-level role potentially more in time. You will report directly into the Associate Media Director. You will also get to demonstrate your working knowledge of the media space (Traditional and Digital media preferred) and available media research and systems. You will help manage the daily tasks by assuring focus on important client goals and communicating appropriate resource needs to meet ongoing client goals.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of all media channels and experience coordinating across multiple media disciplines (SEM, Social, TV, OLV, OOH, and Radio)
• 1+ years of experience with upper funnel media awareness campaigns
• Coordinate with creative agencies on creative assets and accounts needs
• Coordinate with multi-channel teams to design modern, strategic and thoughtful integrated media plans across a myriad of awareness-based channels (TV, CTV, Video, Social, Programmatic and Audio)
• Comfort overseeing and communicating directly with clients on questions and media plans
• Help evaluate timelines and manage daily deliverables
• Experience w/ analyzing competitive landscapes, pulling reports using agency tools and compiling insights
• Manage a large Media Budget and Flowchart
• Guide media channel selection and forward think on new opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of total experience in a large agency setting
• 2+ years of media planning and buying experience within the TV, OLV and digital landscape
• 1+ years of experience with Media Ocean, DDS, Nielsen Ad Intel, Pathmatics, Media Tools, Web Analytics, Ad Servers, Media Research tools.
• Experience promoting collaborative relationships with other teams
• Comfortable working with budgets/numbers and an understanding of mathematical concepts

Additional Information

What you get:

• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Opportunity to get experience with a variety of leading brands
• Remote, agile work environment, work from home or in office, your choice
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time-off
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000 - $110,400 Salary is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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About dentsu
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.
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