Manager, Audio

Omnicom Media US•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Audio Investment’s role is to assist and support the media leadership on client business across a high-profile account. This involves having a sense for media principles and applying them to client investment plans. A successful Manager must be an effective communicator and possess the ability to both work and guide a group in a team environment. The Manager mentors a team of Associates in their development, investment execution, and maintenance of multiple audio investments for several clients. They will lead account contact for all issues, requests, and strategy/client discussions. The Manager, Audio must focus on achieving performance goals and driving results for clients.

Requirements

Possesses knowledge across all audio platforms
Assist with workflow and maximize team’s effectiveness and efficiencies
Create solutions and solve problems using data/research
Stays on top of client/planning deliverables and ensures timely delivery from the team
Is the co-lead contact for the team and keeps direct reports accountable for their work
Immediately acts on new tasks and devices a plan to deliver
Constantly stays abreast of marketplace and landscape changes and incorporates into audio plans
Embraces the team approach and is able to build strong relationships with all internal and external parties
Able to effectively present data, research, buys in a clear and concise fashion
Focused on client business objectives and needs, with focus on performance and driving results
Able to effectively negotiate client plans with vendors, while involving direct reports in the process so they can learn techniques and what is expected when negotiating
Direct interaction with clients during presentations of buys as well as status meetings

Responsibilities

3-4 years of Media Investment Experience, including Digital Activations
Experience training and mentoring
Innovative thinker & problem solver, Integrating new ideas into Audio media plans
Strong attention to detail & organizational skills
Ability to multi-task & shift focus across initiatives as needed
Strong interpersonal skills & ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
Strong presentation skills – comfortable presenting information to clients via conference call and in person
Experience focusing on client business and objectives, and is able to tailor plans and projects to fit their needs