Associate Director, Strategy

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupes largest media agencies spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York Burbank Chicago Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years we have been at the forefront of media helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning investment and measurement. We also have specialist offerings including content commerce multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Zenith looking for a talented Associate Media Director Strategy to manage the day-to-day Media Planning and Strategy functions for a high profile and fast-paced account. This person will lead a team in the development and stewardship of media plans for clients business. The AMD effectively leverages experience knowledge and skills to push fresh thinking while balancing client agency and team needs with the assistance of the VP/SVP/EVP. This position reports directly to the VP Media Strategy.

• Build and implement effective marketing strategies leading all day-to-day aspects of media planning across multiple campaigns
• Develop planning objectives that align with and elevate the clients marketing and business goals
• Act as the cross-team leader collaborating with Investment Content Strategy and Programmatic teams as well as brand IAT to integrate all aspects of media ecosystem into media strategy
• Establish and grow client relationships by demonstrating an understanding of industry and client business issues
• Work with internal investment teams to gauge media performance and KPIs to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures completes work in a detailed and accurate manner
• Supervising training and developing skills of Associates Planners and Supervisors by managing workload delegating responsibilities and checking work for accuracy
• Provide job performance feedback to subordinates to manage career trajectory of the junior staff and make recommendations to management
• Responsible for managing projects and resources for all aspects impacting the clients business
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of junior staff
• Mentor and guide direct reports to ensure proper education for advancement
• Lead by example assisting in all levels of the planning and activation process
• Effectively communicate across all levels and be willing to adopt new skills with an emphasis on AI tool usage
• Detailed awareness of media landscape trends challenges and competition
• Strong knowledge of all cross-channel media with a drive for curiosity and passion for the clients business

• B.A. or B.S. preferably in Marketing Advertising or related field
• 6 years of media planning experience
• 2 years of experience managing junior staff
• Agency experience highly preferred
• Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite Nielsen Suite Kantar/Vivix IMS Flowchart Software R/F and Optimization Software (NMI or similar) Social Tracking tools comScore Prisma Mbox MRI/GfK GWI YouGov
• Ability to translate data into well-articulated and actionable ideas
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to present to clients maintain client correspondence and internal documentation
• Minimal supervision relies on experience/ judgment
• Resource for others in resolution of complex problems/issues
• Excellent management motivational organizational interpersonal and quantitative/analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate ability to learn new propriety software and processes quickly and proficiently
• Understanding of Activation/Negotiation team functions
• Manage projects resources stakeholders and participants
• Orient train assign and review the work of subordinates
• Be a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems/issues

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were better together and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage dental vision disability 401K as well as parental and family care leave family forming assistance tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

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