Associate Media Director / Advertising - High-Profile Global Technology Brand

Universal McCann, the fully-integrated media division of McCann Worldgroup is looking for an Associate Media Director for a great assignment on Microsoft - the #2 brand in the world! If you love the nuts and bolts of technology you will love these two big budget assignments targeting business, IT people and Developers. You'll manage a team of seven as the day-to-day lead for your product group overseeing development of global media strategy for 29 countries, as well as U.S. execution using Print, Online, TV and OOH media. You will also partner with Agency specialists who lead related accountability, interactive buying, network TV buying, relationship marketing and global Agency coordination. This is a real opportunity to make a difference on a top global brand! Universal McCann San Francisco is one of the most successful offices in the McCann network and a dynamic agency with tremendous growth potential for employees.

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Facts About McCann: World's largest & most globally experienced advertising agency network Strategic & creative architect for numerous worldwide client campaigns including Microsoft and MasterCard "Priceless" Over the past five years McCann-Erickson has won the industry's highest honors including "U.S. Agency of the Year" for three consecutive years Industry leader in advertising effectiveness over 10 years winning more Effie's (75) than any other agency - 10 more than second place agency Created McCann Pulse?, now a worldwide proprietary strategic tool that quickly gleans consumer attitudes among various lifestyles 2005 ? Only Global Agency to Win Advertising Age?s 5-Star Honor Two Years in a RowJOB SUMMARY:

Create outstanding and successful work by providing strategic direction and oversight of innovative media plans. Manage, develop and mentor a team of media professionals.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Ultimately responsible for quality, accuracy, creativity and timeliness of media product on assigned accounts Understand the big picture for assignment including account planning, creative, media and client relations Primary responsibility for client media relationship Oversee media programs on specific accounts and stewards annual plans Provide day-to-day media planning direction and supervision Assist media director in departmental policies, personnel, research needs and department workloads Manage and monitor workflow among team members Foster team spirit/morale including performance reviews and career goals of team Study media trends and identify implications for assigned accounts Assist with New Business as requested Identify/coordinate growth opportunities for staff - seminars, tradeshows, training Interview and recruit potential media personnelQUALIFICATIONS: Minimum eight years in advertising with at least six in media In-depth knowledge and experience with all media forms including online Some experience with relationship marketing integration Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills Outstanding interpersonal skills Excellent presentation skills Strong strategic thinker Experience working with senior-level clients Demonstrated supervisory skills Demonstrated marketing and negotiating skills Bachelors degreeQualified applicants please email your resume and cover letter to resumes@mccannsf.com Please indicate "AMD" in the subject line of your email. Some relocation assistance provided.  No phone calls, please. Thanks for your application!