Associate Media Director

Syntra Antwerpen en Vlaams Brabant (Syntra AB); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401k with Company match of 50% on the first 6%

Adoption Assistance – Up to $2,500

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents

Summer Fridays

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

11 Holidays and End of Year Office Closure

Company provided Learning and Development opportunities

Free lunch Wednesdays

Wellness Program

Job summary

Syntra Antwerpen en Vlaams Brabant (Syntra AB) in Chicago is looking for an experienced media planner to lead and oversee campaign management while providing mentorship to junior team members. The ideal candidate will have 7-8+ years of media planning/buying experience, demonstrate leadership skills, and possess a knack for conflict resolution.

The role includes identifying innovation opportunities, optimizing processes, and building strategic partnerships. Team motivation and a positive work environment are key to success. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of experience in media planning/buying.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for innovation in media strategies.
• Lead teams and provide mentoring to junior members.
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders to enhance collaboration.

Skills

Media planning/buying expertise

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Curiosity and openness

Job description

What You'll Do

• Innovation & Testing: Identify opportunities for testing and innovation in media strategy, collaborating with IS counterparts to implement.
• Campaign Oversight: Assume oversight of campaign management teams, providing quality assurance, troubleshooting, and support.
• Presentations: Apply storytelling techniques to presentations, adapting fluidly to adjust strategies in real time.
• Media Insights: Provide deep insights into media performance, proactively managing brand impact, and identifying upsell / cross-sell opportunities.
• Project Management: Manage media team scope on projects, flag potential overages and organize teams accordingly.
• Process Optimization: Define and adjust processes for new tools and technologies as required.
• Research Utilization: Regularly leverage research from media tools to propose and defend innovative ideas.
• Digital Expertise: Demonstrate understanding of digital, social, and emerging platforms and technologies.
• Strategic Partnerships: Initiate discussions with partners to influence product roadmaps and capabilities.
• Relationship Building: Establish relationships with IS leads, department leads, client leads, and vendor leads to enhance collaboration and client service.
• Data Expertise: Differentiate between 2nd and 3rd party data sets, applying them appropriately to media strategies.

Team Management and Mentorship

• Leadership Skills: Lead by example; maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations, serving as a role model for junior team members.
• Training & Development: Educate and mentor junior team members on media tools and strategies, fostering their growth and skill development.
• Hire, Coach, and Develop Team Members: Assign projects to balance workloads and challenge team members' skills, ensuring projects showcase the agency's capabilities.
• Provide Regular Feedback: Offer both formal and informal feedback to direct reports to help grow their creative sensibilities and progress in their craft.
• Perform Team Evaluations: Participate in performance reviews for any direct reports and provide coaching to create growth plans for team members as needed.
• Team Motivation: Foster team motivation and maintain a positive attitude that inspires others.
• Infuse Psychological Safety into Teams: Facilitate participation, inclusion, and diversity of perspectives on your team and throughout the agency.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Conflict Resolution: Effectively manage conflict and diverse personalities, fostering a calm and collected demeanor.
• Stress Management: Support direct reports in managing stress levels, minimizing drama and promoting a positive work environment.
• Curiosity and Openness: Approach differing viewpoints with curiosity rather than defensiveness.
• Experience: 7-8+ years of experience in media planning/buying, demonstrating expertise and leadership in the field.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401k with Company match of 50% on the first 6%
• Adoption Assistance – Up to $2,500 of financial assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability providing 100% of salary coverage
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents (4 weeks)
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 Holidays and End of Year Office Closure
• Company provided Learning and Development opportunities
• Free lunch Wednesdays
• Wellness Program

Compensation

$115,000 - $130,000. The starting salary offer will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. The company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At AbelsonTaylor Group (ATG), we value a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to bring together people with unique skills and varied backgrounds to work toward common goals. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.