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, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Job Description

The Director oversees the planning of all media campaigns across channels. This person is a leader who contributes to the brand strategy and planning and builds solid relationships with clients and internal teams across all levels and functions. As a day-to-day point of contact for senior-level partners, the Director facilitates ongoing education for internal teams and clients, identifies new revenue growth opportunities, and provides team management and strategic insight.

Responsibilities:

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of current media industry news and brand business (current and historical perspectives) with a focus on upstream initiativesEnsure the team delivers sound strategic media recommendations based on a clear understanding of brand objectivesLead the team and day-to-day client interaction and build, maintain, and grow client relationships and client businessApply their experience to elevate strategic thinking across the portfolio and set appropriate learning agenda elementsWrite and deliver strategies and POV’s as well as oversee the translation of these strategies into the final audience plansWork with analytics and research teams to identify/apply learnings and the investment and operations teams to ensure flawless implementationAnalyze client’s audience strategies and work with internal groups to lead business case developmentFacilitate team building through collaboration, open communication, and focused project management to assure that assignments are executed in a timely mannerProvide vision, direction, management and support to individuals within the team to ensure their work aligns with our mission and goalsDemonstrate a deep technical understanding as well as problem solving and intervention when necessary

QualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in marketing, advertising, communications, business, sociology, or consumer insights    7-10+ years of media planning experience5+ years of management experience with progressing responsibilitiesAbility to strategically plan campaigns from audience determination, through how to best flight and execute campaigns to align with clients strategic goals and KPIsStrong understanding of analytics to inform and validate planning and strategyHistory of identifying media opportunities, presenting them to clients, and executingExperience monitoring and recommending improvements to the entire media planning processEnsuring people are adopting the best in class tools, techniques, systems to deliver effective media processesPortfolio management of paid media for a large brandExcellent communication (written and verbal along with visual storytelling), diplomacy, and relationship building and decision making skills with the ability to think creatively.

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $121,000  - $ 191,000 annually.  This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.  The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/12/2024.

 

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  

The Power of One starts with our people!  To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.  Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

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