Manager, Planning - Digital

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

NBCUniversal in New York is seeking a Manager, Agency Planning & Execution to lead a team of Planners. You will guide proposal development to drive revenue and ensure campaigns are properly managed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in digital media planning, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a hybrid work arrangement. Salary ranges are $85,000-$105,000 plus incentive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of online experience in digital media planning.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with ad serving software and tracking.
• Strong analytical and creative skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work with diverse clients.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and team-oriented mindset.
• Hybrid schedule with in-office presence four days/week.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a group of Planners, assisting with plan building, rate, media plan and approvals, and campaign execution.
• Analyze accounts assigned to each team member and balance workload.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with Ad Ops and Inventory to ensure campaigns deliver on time.
• Share knowledge of ad systems with Planners in a clear, concise manner.
• Work with Planning management to drive company-wide goals.
• Handle ad hoc sponsorship requests and other timely inquiries.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical

Creative

High energy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Ad Serving software

Job description

Job Description

As a Manager, Agency Planning & Execution, you will directly manage a team of Planners. This person will lead the team by focusing on creating compelling proposals to drive revenue to the organization while ensuring all existing campaigns are properly managed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly manage a group of Planners, assisting them with: Plan building, Rate, media plan and Operative approvals, and Campaign execution.
• Analyze accounts that are assigned to each member of your team. Constantly find ways to balance workload across the entire group.
• Analyze areas within the sales/planning workflow that can be improved, create process enhancements that eliminate any bottlenecks or barriers to entry.
• Work with Ad Ops and Inventory to improve the delivery of Ad campaigns. Assess risk and come up with creative solutions to ensure that all Ad campaigns deliver in full.
• Collaborate with internal constituents to learn all of the nuances to our current Ad systems. Pass this information off in a clear and concise manner to all Planners.
• Work closely with Planning management to tactically drive company-wide goals and initiatives.
• Handle any and all ad hoc requests that may surface in a timely, efficient manner. Handle any and all ad hoc sponsorship requests that may surface in a timely, efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of online experience in digital media planning.

Desired Characteristics

• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
• A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work with a broad range of internal and external clients.
• Well organized and good attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills/team oriented.
• Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Power Point, and word.
• Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge a plus.
• Strong analytical and creative skills.
• High energy and teamwork mentality a must.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range:

$85,000 - $105,000 + sales incentive compensation eligible

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Compensation:

$85,000-$85,000 per year