Optimum Sports · 13 hours ago
Manager, Planning
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expOmnicom Media Group (OMG) is a media services division of Omnicom Group Inc., focused on delivering transformational experiences for consumers and clients. The Manager, Planning will help deliver client business objectives through tailored media plans, oversee the execution of these plans, and provide strategic insights to ensure effective media performance.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketingPublic RelationsSports
Responsibilities
Be a champion for the brands you support and continually strive to find innovative solutions that build the brand
Provides oversight and training to junior team members
Provide excellent client service by being responsive, accountable and detail oriented
Stays up to date on Industry and consumer trends, competitive activity, best practices and opportunities across channels
Studying demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences
Presents recommendations and educational materials to the client and internal team
Integrating strategic planning philosophy into communication plan development
Overseeing the execution of and present media plans to clients
Helping develop planning objectives and strategies that coincide with the client’s marketing direction
Gauging media performance to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies are met
Maintaining budget control and ensure execution of media plans by authorizing approved media schedules and monitoring buys/schedules
Consistently utilize Omni, in order to effectively leverage our people-based marketing platform to drive targeted audience activation, develop creative channel planning ideas, analyze digital content inventory, and contribute to the overall success of our marketing efforts
Strong Leadership and Management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Strong Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capability to derive actionable insights from Data
Exceptional Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with external partners
Proficiency in Media Planning and buying tools and platforms
Strong understanding of Project Management Methodologies and process improvement techniques
Understanding of financial operations, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, and media activation
Exceptional narrative skills, demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories that engage the audience, convey complex ideas clearly in order to effectively detail a strategy, problem, solution or Initiative
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in media operations, preferably in an agency or media organization
Strong knowledge of media planning, buying, and optimization across various channels
Retail/eCommerce/entertainment experience
Relevant post-secondary education, training, or equivalent experience
Strong Leadership and Management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Strong Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capability to derive actionable insights from Data
Exceptional Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with external partners
Proficiency in Media Planning and buying tools and platforms
Strong understanding of Project Management Methodologies and process improvement techniques
Understanding of financial operations, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, and media activation
Exceptional narrative skills, demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories that engage the audience, convey complex ideas clearly in order to effectively detail a strategy, problem, solution or Initiative
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Vacation days
Sick days
Personal days
Paid parental leave
Paid medical leave
STD/LTD insurance benefits
Company
Optimum Sports
Optimum Sports is a sports marketing agency for sports that has expertise in branding, investments, client relationships, PR and strategy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dale Song
Chief Partnerships & Consulting Officer
Jeremy Carey
Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2026-01-17
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