Media Supervisor

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about media and have knowledge of media planning and buying disciplines and channels, both traditional and digital.
• Possess excellent analytical, multi-tasking, and decision-making abilities.
• Have a strong work ethic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

The Media Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day management of media campaigns on key accounts. This person leads the Media Planning team in the planning, buying, campaign execution/optimizations, and budget management for traditional and digital media programs.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CAMPAIGN PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

• Manage the planning and implementation of a wide variety of client campaigns.
• Develop cross-channel media strategies across traditional and digital channels to achieve client goals.
• Create media recommendations and supply substantiated backup information to justify recommendations.
• Leverage media planning and buying tools in the development of strategic media plans (eMarketer, MRI).
• Prepare and present media recommendations to clients.
• Oversee the day-to-day media campaign management of key accounts.
• Keep abreast of media trends, tools, and opportunities in the media landscape.

CAMPAIGN STEWARDSHIP & EXECUTION

• Manage client budgets and day-to-day media activities including digital campaign management and execution.
• Ensure 100% accuracy within plans, budgets, and reconciliations.
• Oversee media authorizations, flowcharts, buying guidelines, campaign workbooks, and budget tracking, as well as any activities tied to ensuring successful media campaigns.
• Monitor pacing and performance of digital campaigns.
• Utilize critical thinking to analyze performance data to develop clear, actionable and relevant media insights and optimizations.
• Ensure accurate billing and reporting of key accounts.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with team to ensure trafficking and creative material deadlines are met.

COMMUNICATION

• Ensure a good working relationship with client engagement, creative and analytics teams to ensure strong campaign strategy, execution and performance.  
• Be comfortable providing thoughtful input and feedback in internal meetings.
• Develop media points of view on media opportunities for internal teams and clients.
• Maintain a mature and professional acumen in personal and written communications.
• Develop and mentor junior media team members.
• Demonstrate ability to reliably support multiple clients while fostering/mentoring direct reports and contributing to the larger media team. 

COLLABORATION

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external parties to ensure the buy-in and support of media campaigns.
• Develop strong relationships with internal teams, including client engagement, operations, finance, creative, and other functional teams as appropriate.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience with a focus on media and advertising.
• Working media planning/buying experience across traditional and digital media channels, primarily digital.
• Proven experience in developing results-based integrated media campaigns.
• Ability to...
• Think creatively and analytically
• Multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Possess strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment
• Proactively problem solve
• Manage others with the skills required for effective communication and delegation of tasks 
• Comfort mining data for relevant analytical insights
• Quickly adapt to changing needs of client/department
• Experience with media research and third-party ad-serving platform