Lead Media Buyer & Team Lead - Pharma, Hybrid

Adelphi Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Omnicom Media in New York is seeking a Media Buying Supervisor to oversee the implementation of media buys, lead junior staff, and drive strategic planning. You will manage client relationships, collaborate with partners, and contribute to agency growth.

The role requires strong technical expertise, process acumen, and effective leadership. A pharma background is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree is desirable, with in-office collaboration three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in a relevant field.
• 3.5+ years of experience, including at least 1 year in pharma, with expertise in media planning and buying.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) and media applications like Prisma, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strategic thinking, leadership and management skills, with ability to train and mentor junior team members and manage cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication skills for internal and external relationships, including leading client presentations and day-to-day meetings.
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and technical proficiency, with ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Media Execution: Develop and implement media plans and campaigns, recommending tactics and partners to meet client objectives, and ensures alignment with client goals and budgets.
• Team Leadership: Guide and develop junior team members, providing advice and counsel to identify solutions and drive growth, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Stay up-to-date on industry trends and innovations, analyzing problems and developing solutions to drive client success and agency growth.
• Partner Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors and publishers, identifying new opportunities and staying informed about changes in capabilities.
• Communication: Develop and deliver clear, compelling, and persuasive presentations and communications to clients, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Performance Management: Create and deliver accurate and timely performance management documents, while motivating and developing the team to achieve high-quality results.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Prisma

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Omnicom Media in New York is seeking a Media Buying Supervisor to oversee the implementation of media buys, lead junior staff, and drive strategic planning. You will manage client relationships, collaborate with partners, and contribute to agency growth.

The role requires strong technical expertise, process acumen, and effective leadership. A pharma background is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree is desirable, with in-office collaboration three days per week.