Associate Director, Integrated Investment

Starcom Georgia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Associate Director für integrierte Investitionen, der die digitale Medienstrategie leitet. In dieser Schlüsselrolle werden Sie Prozesse zur Sicherstellung des digitalen Investitionserfolgs entwickeln und umsetzen, während Sie eng mit internen und externen Teams zusammenarbeiten. Sie werden die Verantwortung für die Optimierung digitaler Käufe und die Verwaltung von Kundenabrechnungen übernehmen. Wenn Sie über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der digitalen Medienplanung verfügen und eine Leidenschaft für Teamführung und strategisches Denken haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Werden Sie Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das Innovation und Exzellenz in der Medienbranche fördert.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Wellness-Programme

Tuition Assistance

Adoptions- und Fruchtbarkeitsunterstützung

Flexible Urlaubsregelungen

Qualifications

• 5+ Jahre Erfahrung in digitaler Medienplanung und -kauf.
• Erfahrung in der Teamführung und -entwicklung.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Verbesserung von Prozessen zur Sicherstellung der Datenintegrität.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Teams zur Identifizierung von Schwachstellen und Entwicklung von Best Practices.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor in Marketing

Bachelor in Werbung

Bachelor in Kommunikation

Tools

Mediaocean–Prisma

Ad Servers

DSPs

DMPs

Job description

Associate Director, Integrated Investment

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Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do. Each day, we harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and businesses forward. With more than 7,000 employees across over 100 offices worldwide, Starcom partners with leading brands such as Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg's, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa, and more.

Job Overview

The Digital Investment Associate Director manages the team responsible for clients’ digital media buys, investments, and operations. This role involves developing and implementing processes to ensure digital investment success, working across various business lines, and understanding digital systems, data needs, and media buy structures to enhance efficiency. Collaboration and problem-solving with internal and external teams are critical.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and enhance processes to ensure data integrity across the agency.
2. Collaborate with teams to identify pain points and develop best practices, tools, and improvements.
3. Improve processes for digital buying, client billing, and digital reconciliation.
4. Maintain a strong understanding of systems such as Mediaocean–Prisma, Ad Servers, DSPs, DMPs, and proprietary tools.
5. Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting operational issues.
6. Coordinate data delivery for reporting and work with Analytics and Data Science teams to meet campaign goals.
7. Ensure digital contracts and vendor terms are properly managed and approved.
8. Apply strategic planning knowledge throughout campaign processes.
9. Advise clients and teams on campaign strategies, trends, and marketplace insights.
10. Share best practices within Publicis Groupe to ensure consistency and quality.
11. Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and vendors.
12. Manage vendor billing and oversee open items.
13. Cultivate a team-oriented culture within the Investment Operations team.
14. Lead team management and development for Associates, Sr. Associates, and Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in marketing, advertising, communications, business, sociology, or consumer insights.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of agency billing, digital planning, and buying processes.
• Strong analytical skills and math proficiency.
• Ability to learn and innovate beyond the status quo.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.
• Familiarity with media tools and systems.

Additional Information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer comprehensive benefits, including paid family care, adoption and fertility support, wellness programs, tuition assistance, flexible time off, matching gifts, flexible work arrangements, and more. The annual salary range is $105,165 - $165,485, based on experience and qualifications.