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Integrated Media Supervisor

The role, in brief:

The Integrated Media Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day workflow of the media buying/planning staff on specific accounts. This is a cross-channel role; where integrated media campaigns include TV, Radio, Programmatic Digital, Social, Out-of-Home, Experiential and everything in between. They ensure seamless integration of Planning and Buying functions at the agency and are a confident, seasoned leader with a strong media and analytics background. As a lead position, this role collaborates frequently with clients as well as our Account Services, Creative & Insight teams.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and develop a team consisting of Integrated Planners and Optimization Specialists in preparing, developing and implementing media plans
• Develop and manage cross-channel campaigns within highly visible accounts while leading presentation, providing strategic counsel and developing client relationships
• Help team members develop strategic recommendations, presentations, memos and POVs (point-of-view) for clients
• Develop measurement plans with analytics specialists to communicate clear and concise results to executive client leadership
• Seek innovative solutions for client opportunities and challenges
• Know and keep up-to-date on available data and resources necessary for the preparation of effective and efficient media plans
• Make recommendations to clients in optimizing their tech assets to achieve the optimal flow of data across multiple channels and platforms
• Monitor campaign performance and proactively recommend campaign optimization or channel shifts
• Works with other Supervisors to foster department interaction and growth
• Develop cross-departmental processes to ensure smooth plan delivery, execution, reporting presentations and overall client success
• Presentation (internally and with clients) and thought leadership

Leadership

• Represent team/agency at events, coordinating training programs, speaking at industry or agency functions and department meetings
• Identify opportunities to merchandise department achievements and advocate for junior employees
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Generate enthusiasm for and commitment to your client's business among team members and nurture confidence and trust throughout team
• Ensure the highest level of professionalism is maintained on assigned accounts, and work to meet and exceed the client expectations
• Be a seasoned presenter

Teamwork

• Be willing to listen, and be ready to help the team when needed
• Recognize, respect and address differing opinions - actively solicit ideas
• Work synergistically with all departments/teams at agency
• Work with the Media Director and Associate Media Directors to develop strategic direction on all media for assigned accounts
• Take primary responsibility for Media performance by acting as the final supervisory checkpoint for all Media documents

Those who succeed in this role have the following qualifications:

• 7+ years of agency experience in media planning and buying
• Experience in planning paid media, from awareness to conversion, across channels including TV, Radio, Print, Out-of-Home, Programmatic (CTV/OLV/Audio/Display/Native/DOOH), Social and/or Experiential media
• Ability to manage people and projects smoothly and efficiently
• Proficiency in audience profiling tools (Comscore, Nielsen, MRI,etc...) and media consumption habits
• Strong experience in managing overall media budgets
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating energy and passion for the work
• Effective problem-solver and generator of innovative solutions
• Well versed in applicable software and technology platforms
• Proficient in Google or Microsoft office products
• Analytics experience setting up advanced GA4 tracking and MMM
• Experience with onboarding and executing CDP advertising strategies

Agency Values:

The following characteristics are expected of each employee of the agency regardless of role or responsibility:

• GRIT. Fall seven times, get up eight.
• CURIOUS. Follow that hunch with unbridled passion.
• PROVOCATIVE. When it comes to moving a piano, never grab the sheet music.
• CONFIDENCE. Fake it 'til you make it. Then fake it some more. (Psst, no one knows. It's ok.)
• UNCOMPROMISING. What you do when no one is watching is really who you are.
• UNFORGETTABLE. What about you, your character, your personality - sticks?
• UNWAVERING. Projects and initiatives are rarely sprints. Pace yourself. And encourage others who need a pick-me-up along the way.
• MYTH-WORTHY. What stories about you will still loom large 20 years from now.

Schedule and Location:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. Remote work available Fridays.

This role will be based out of our Colorado Springs, CO office.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000/yr.

*New hires typically start between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications.

Benefits:

• 401k + employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and short-term disability (100% employer paid)
• Voluntary long-term disability
• EAP
• 9 paid holidays
• PTO, Floating Holiday, Volunteering Day
• Education reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition program where points turn into money!

Vladimir Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Vladimir Jones participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.