Supervisor, Media Planning

WPP Media • Chicago, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is within EssenceMediacom, a WPP Media brand. The Manager of Planning directs the group’s day-to-day account activities and translates marketing and advertising objectives into media strategies. The role directs development and implementation of media plans aligned with approved strategy and supports the development of assigned Associate(s) and/or Senior Associate(s). It also partners with the Director on communication plans, serves as an integration contact for outside agency partners, and assumes media financial accountability with Client Accounting and agency partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communication, or equivalent professional work experience.
• 3–4 years of experience in strategy or planning, preferably in a media agency setting.
• Experience working across digital and traditional media channels.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Adaptability to take direction and multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MediaOcean and Prisma.
• Experience working in a data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director on communication plan development and recommendations.
• Develop a full understanding of the client’s business to inform future work.
• Determine and supervise implementation of approved communication plans and projects.
• Direct marketing and media analyses to support recommendations.
• Serve as the primary planning and buying integration contact for outside agency partners.
• Supervise, guide, and counsel Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) on day-to-day activities.
• Train planning staff in media and marketing disciplines and in the client’s business and industry.
• Evaluate the performance of Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) accurately, objectively, and constructively through the talent development process.
• Provide media and agency partners with insightful updates on account project status.
• Assume media financial accountability with Client Accounting and agency partners.
• Build and maintain relationships across agency and media partners with integrity to support brand understanding, sell ideas, and contribute to positive agency evaluations.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance.
• Group retirement plans.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.
• Employee resource groups and opportunities to participate in in-office events.
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks for professional growth and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager