Job Description

•  Assists Director with all aspects of traditional and digital communication plan development/recommendations
• Interprets communications/offline media strategy and translates into communication planning action steps
• Oversees/manages Associate(s) and day-to-day operation of all media activity
• Demonstrates initiative by researching and identifying valuable information/insights to improve media product
• Fully embraces Connections that Captivate and uses as guiding principles for all media/communication recommendations
• Determines and supervises the best possible implementation of all approved communication plans and projects
• Acts as primary point of contact for client’s stewardship requests
• Learns and understands all phases of the clients’ marketing objectives and provides media recommendations to deliver against these objectives
• Understands all proprietary research tools/processes and applies learning during communication planning
• Prepares and presents communication plans, as needed, including objectives, strategy, rationale, and all backup materials
• Establishes strong working relationship with partner agencies (where/when applicable), delivering a seamless communications process
• Demonstrates agility via multitasking – multiple brands, strategic development and plan stewardship, management of Associate(s)
• Develops collaborative working relationship with all implementation teams, ensuring they fully understand brand communication objectives/strategies
• Trains and develops Associate(s), including:
  • Effective level of delegation
  • Managing group dynamics/relationships between Associate(s)
  • Establishes and demonstrates strong leadership skills
  • Evaluates performance of Associate(s) via PMP process; includes assisting in the establishment of the cascading goals
  • Checks work of Associate(s) to ensure accuracy
  • Identifies opportunities for Associate(s) career development
  • Continues participation in MDS Training offerings

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of Digital AND Traditional media planning experience
• Knowledge of Prisma/MediaOcean, Office365, ComScore, Nielson/MRI,
• Strong client relationship and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize projects for self and Associate(s)
• Excellent understanding of media fundamentals
• Demonstrates ability in training and leadership capability
• Provides an energy level that brings new and exciting ideas to the planning function

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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