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Initiative · 1 day ago

Manager, Communications Design

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

Initiative is seeking a Manager of Communications Design to manage the production and application of consumer and market intelligence for impactful communications/media plans. The role involves leading the preparation of media plans, developing junior talent, and ensuring accurate delivery of media planning outputs.

AdvertisingDigital MediaInnovation ManagementMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create accurate substantiated and detailed media plans and media planning scenarios

In charge of timely, accurate delivery of day-to-day requests from the team along with disciplined and organized call-reports and timely follow-throughs

Organize and develop client-facing category, culture and competitive tracking documents

Work with the Associate Director and Partnerships team to develop the RFP to brief internal partnership’s/ SBU team and external partners

Manage the team output and development of the flowchart including oversight of the plan being accurately produced within Ripple/ MediaTools/Lumina to address the reach/frequency and business goals

Lead the best practice production of audience and communications data and intelligence for the development of the communications plan, utilizing relevant tools and techniques

Contribute to the ideation team sessions in conjunction with the Strategy team and relevant SBU to generate creative & compelling connections idea

Responsible for timely, accurate delivery of day to day requests from the client and internal team

Responsible for maintaining impactful media plans; oversight of brand media plans, financials, ATBs and billing documentation internally and for the client

Leads internal, client and partner agency status calls and updates; organizes and coordinates call-reports and ensures that follow-ups are documented and carried out in a timely manner

Digests the client's goals/target and leads compiling planning inputs – competitive reporting, syndicated audience research, landscape trends, campaign learnings

Qualification

Media planningTeam managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsTime managementProblem-solving

Required

Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline

Media planning skills must be sufficient and able to be taught to junior team members

Ability to delegate, develop and oversee direct reports

Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred

4+ years relevant experience with 1+ years of experience in managing or developing staff

Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment

Strong time-management and organizational skills

Proven problem-solving ability

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plans

Flex spending

Life insurance

Disability

Employee discount program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family benefits

Company

Initiative

Glassdoor3.8

Initiative is a global communications network.

Founded in 1975

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.initiative.com

H1B Sponsorship

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