Remote Planning Supervisor: Strategic Media & Client

BarkleyOKRP

New York, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BarkleyOKRP in New York, NY is seeking a Supervisor, Planning to own key client relationships and craft strategic and tactical media recommendations. You will work closely with MissionOne Media and BarkleyOKRP client experience teams, and partner closely with clients.

The role involves leading a team, developing audience insights with third-party tools, and delivering data-driven media strategies. You will communicate effectively in client meetings and drive plan optimizations with cross-team

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 3-4 years of media planning experience required.
Able to apply a strategic filter to solve client challenges.
Strong knowledge of traditional media channels with an understanding of digital is preferred, but not a requirement.
Ability to think critically and apply a strategic approach to all plans or projects.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams and business groups, including Creative, Media, Project Management and Finance.
Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment as well as with outside media sales reps.
Displays a passion for media and advertising.
Strong organizational and mathematical skills (including basic media math).
Ability to multi-task and deliver work on-time for set deadlines.
Experience with MRI-Simmons, Kantar, MediaTools and other media software tools.

Responsibilities

Owns key client list, leading day-to-day media communication and internal project management.
Develops strategic and tactical media recommendations to meet client objectives.
Manages a team, balancing delegation with support for projects and plans.
Supports training for junior partners on media planning approaches and tools.
Builds strong relationships with internal teams: client experience, activation, data & analytics, CRM, strategy, finance.
Develops audience strategies using 3rd party tools to inform recommendations.
Uses competitive intelligence to guide media strategy direction.
Ensures flawless management of client media budgets and activation purchasing.
Assists with client billing and invoices aligned to planned investment.
Crafts internal/external POVs on industry trends influencing media plans.
Participates in weekly status calls with clients and internal teams.
Provides strategic POV on media reporting and optimization opportunities.
Keeps up with industry trends and opportunities for clients.
Maintains knowledge of key media planning tools and vendors.
Leads analyses on audience, geography, and media vendor data for plans.
Identifies non-media project opportunities like competitive audits and audience profiles.
Maintains positive vendor relationships and stays updated on market trends.
Collaborates with Media Buying to implement recommendations and lead client communications.
Presents at client presentations and meetings.
Demonstrates understanding of client's business and industry conditions.
Brings energy and ideas to the team and campaigns.
Monitors active campaigns and identifies optimization opportunities.
Reports status updates to leadership and flags issues as needed.
Performs other duties as needed.