Supervisor, Communications Design

Adelphi Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Training programs

Global network

Employee groups

Job summary

Omnicom’s Initiative agency in Toronto is seeking a Supervisor, Communications Designer to manage our media planning product. You’ll prepare and present integrated media plans and analyses, train junior staff, and ensure flawless executions within a collaborative team.

You will lead client communications, evaluate opportunities and trends, and maintain budgets while upholding agency values and processes. This hybrid role balances client impact with team development.

Qualifications

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising.
• Senior level of experience in integrated media planning.
• Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.
• Strong presentation skills and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with media research tools (Clear Decisions, Vividata, Nielsen) and media tools (Prisma).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives.
• Communicate with the leadership team to address account needs and ensure campaigns launch as planned.
• Evaluate media opportunities and trends for clients.
• Maintain and evolve media plans and budgets; oversee reporting.
• Train and mentor junior staff and provide ongoing feedback.

Skills

Media planning

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Team mentoring

Research insights

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Marketing/Advertising background

Tools

Clear Decisions

Vividata

Nielsen

Prisma

Job description

Agency:

Initiative

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The role of a Supervisor, Communications Designer is to manage our media planning product through preparing and presenting media plans, proposals, and analysis. The Media Planning Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring junior employees.

This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, writing and presentation of integrated media plans, proposals and analysis that satisfy client objectives and go beyond the brief.

• Confidently and effectively communicate with the leadership team to address needs of the account (e.g. ensure campaigns launch according to plan, address questions quickly with appropriate client communication, flag concerns, etc.).

• Proactively prepare and present evaluations of media opportunities, media trends and issues of interest to clients.

• Ensure that all media plans adhere to the agency’s values, philosophies and processes.

• Maintain the media plan and regularly evaluate the campaign performance.

• Effectively manage ongoing client expectations in regards to work back schedule, and deadlines.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and respectful partner relationships.

• Oversee the administration and maintenance of the buy.

• Oversee team members in preparing and maintaining accurate and client finance reports and budget control reporting (BCRs).

• Provide ongoing actionable feedback and training to direct reports in order to ensure performance and development goals are achieved.

• Proactively contribute to and/or prepare media Point of Views (POVs).

• Contribute to the improvement of overall product and image and making recommendations where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Professional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to this application

• Senior level of experience in integrated media planning.

• Ability to develop positive on-going business relationships with a focus on client service.

• Ability to build strong internal relationships and partnerships.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge and insights gained from research resources to media planning.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Proactive approach to problem solving, supporting the team, self-development, etc.

• Proficiency with media research tools (e.g. Clear Decisions, Vividata, Neilson), and media tools (e.g. Prisma)

• Curiosity, with a passion for continuous development.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Highly developed organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

• Ability to develop and foster relationships with media partners.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Ability to travel as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Initiative is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Salary

Salary range $65,000 -$75,000

Work Policy

To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

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