Associate Director, Planning

Adelphi Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$70,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network serving leading brands. The agency combines industry insight, creative thinking, and innovation to develop media plans and award-winning work. This role leads a media planning team and its client relationships, provides strategic direction, and oversees planning deliverables and campaign analysis. The position is subject to Omnicom’s policy requiring employees to work in the office at least three days per week, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Media, or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in media planning, including broadcast and out-of-home (OOH) planning.
Deep experience working in and leading integrated teams.
Experience with innovative or custom program development.
Ability to make operational and investment recommendations and decisions.
Passion for leading and inspiring a team.
Ability to build close client relationships and anticipate future needs rather than simply deliver the stated request.
High competency in account management and client service.
Professional presence and ability to lead a team by example.
Excellent presentation skills.
Thorough understanding of marketing communication channels, including digital media.
Automotive experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide responsive, accountable, detail-oriented client service.
Present media plans, post analyses, and other deliverables to clients.
Manage, mentor, motivate, supervise, and guide direct reports while supporting their professional development.
Manage workflow, deadlines, and interactions with strategy teams, creative partners, clients, and external teams.
Take responsibility for all work product created by the team of direct reports.
Provide higher-level insight and analysis on campaign performance, drawing insights and actions from data.
Set the team’s tone and strategic direction, emphasizing growth and application of learnings.
Build strategic frameworks that support client business goals.
Bring proactivity and leadership to clients and the team.
Advocate for creating great work.
Understand and direct multiple user touchpoints that can influence creative and messaging strategies.
Own consumer insights and inspire tactical representations of clear, strong media strategies.
Manage planning resources.
Maintain communication and develop strategic partnerships with clients, partner agencies, peers, and other key partners.