Director, Planning (National TV)

Company Description

We deliver growth through fully integrated solutions and are powered by dentsu group’s best-in-class media, data, technology and content capability. Across the world we work hand in hand with our clients’ other agencies, and tap into our vast landscape of innovators, from tech giants to upstart startups.

Job Description

Our dentsuX Team based in Chicago is looking to add a Director, Planning to their group. This is a 100% remote role; Central Time Zone business hours are required.

The Director, Integrated Planning’s role is managerial, but also one of agency leadership. The Director, Integrated Planning is the key sources of business problem/opportunities for which planning ideas can be solutions.

The Director demonstrates the ability to design and drive programs (not just strategies) that directly improve sales performance of the brand.  This person is directly responsible for the holistic communication plan and driving results for the assigned accounts. The Director also provides strategic direction for assigned accounts and should understand all aspects of their client’s business as well as the overall technology/competitive landscape. 

The Director may own a planning group and their responsibility may extend from complete oversight of assigned clients to staff management and development.  This person sets the working style for the group and is responsible for the integrated planning work and operations for assigned accounts across multiple media channels, primarily national and local television and digital channels.  The Director, Integrated Planning cultivates client media relationships at all levels. They are also active in the media community – sitting on panels and other public opportunities. 

In summary the Director, Planning is responsible for:

• Total management of a given brand’s business (both traditional and digital) throughout the entire strategic, planning, and implementation process 
• Build and maintain trusting collaborative relationships with clients of all levels 
• Demonstrate a keen knowledge of client brands, brands equity, consumer definition and motivations 
• Establish and maintain communications process with clients, media buying AOR, creative, etc. for each piece of business within the team 

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Media Agency environment

• National TV planning experience

• Strong analytical and data processing skills - able to tell stories with data is a must have

• Deep knowledge and experience with multi-channel marketing 

• Strong client service experience 

• Proven leadership ability – managed a team of planners, supervisors and associate directors 

• Strategic thinking ability with balanced analytical and creative approach to tactical planning  

• Understanding of multiple communications channels and their role in brand and performance marketing 

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $113,000-$182,850. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. 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.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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