Manager, Planning

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75K/yr – $108K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end digital media planning workflow, including team leadership, client stewardship, and plan delivery across multiple brands; translate objectives into actionable communication plans, leveraging proprietary tools, and guiding associates.

  • Manage day-to-day media activity and associate development
  • Lead client stewardship and cross-team collaboration
  • Translate objectives into actionable plans and present objectives/strategy

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

  • Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. 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. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
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Spark Foundry

3.9 Glassdoor

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
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $108K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Media Planning median pay in the United States

$91K/yr

Most pay falls between $73K and $124K. Based on 1,302 salaries.

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Manager, Planning

Spark Foundry · Chicago, IL · On-site