Manager, Planning

New York City, NY (On-site)

$75K/yr – $120K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Owns digital media planning from strategy to execution, leading teams, crafting plans, and delivering client-ready communications while mentoring Associates.

  • Directs plan development and recommendations
  • Translates strategy into actionable planning steps
  • Leads day-to-day media activity and team development

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assists Associate Director with all aspects of digital media plan development/recommendations
  • Interprets communications/digital media strategy and translates into communication planning action steps
  • Oversees/manages Associate(s) and day-to-day operation of all media activity
  • Demonstrate 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 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

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of digital media planning experience
  • 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

Benefits

  • Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Spark Foundry

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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016
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3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
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Manager, Planning

Spark Foundry · New York City, NY · On-site