Manager - Media

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader.

We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.

With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, KraftHeinz, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Job Description

Key responsibility in this role will be to become known within the company as someone who can tackle quality control for all media planning, oversee the team on day-to-day projects, and artfully translate strategies into innovative media – all while building robust client relationships and developing your team’s talent. Should have good organizational skills in handling a number of projects at the same time, being able to set priorities, keep to deadlines, work effectively under time pressure.

• Lead the development and execution of media plans for clients across a variety of industries.
• Work along with reporting manager taking into account both the client's and the agency's key performance indicators.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, including setting priorities, meeting deadlines, translating strategies into innovative media, and working well under pressure.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.
• Build a strong rapport with clients and business partners.
• Mentor and guide junior planning team members.
• Quality control for all media planning.
• Overseeing team on day-to-day projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in media planning or related role.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team of planning executives.
• Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
• Digital Certifications across the major platforms, including Meta (FB & IG), Google, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc