Media Supervisor

Marketing geniuses. Trailblazing technology developers. Killer creatives. Brainac account people ... Sapient needs proven talented Media Supervisors that are not afraid to push boundaries for our clients.

 

As a Media Supervisor for Sapient you?ll contribute to marketing strategy development and translate these strategies into innovative media recommendations/plans. Our Media Supervisor must build Client relationships and oversee day-to-day projects to ensure that deliverables are met. You will also be responsible for training junior-level media department staff for advancement.

Sapient Experience Marketing is looking for people who understand that this crazy industry we know and love is always changing. Evolving. Morphing.  Sapient is a new breed of marketing and advertising agency. We take a holistic approach to understanding consumer behavior across multiple media channels and make the consumers? experience with our brands unforgettable.

 

We got our start in the production world, dominated the interactive community, and are now taking our talented people and unique set of integrated, multi-channel services to an all new global level, as well as mining many other advertising arenas.

 

You know what that means. We are growing at break-neck speed people... and we need help. So consider this a cordial invitation to send us a resume. We know how important the right Media Supervisors are and we show it. If you want an exciting career working around the best of breed marketing and creative talent then end your job search with Sapient.

 

Sapient Experience Marketing offers a global client list and unparalleled opportunity compared to any other agency.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Capabilities
? Demonstrate industry knowledge/expertise across all media, especially online and search engine marketing.
? Spearhead development of program strategies and analyses for Clients (e.g., target audience recommendation, media selection criteria/scoring model, geographic emphasis, timing/scheduling strategy)
? Command a comprehensive understanding of marketing communications which can be effectively translated into developing media goals, objectives, and strategies
? Write and deliver media strategies and oversee the translation of these strategies into the final media recommendations/plans
? Ensure media deliverables are met and align with Client goals/objectives
? Work with Clients to identify issues and opportunities on business.
? Evaluate, assess, and recommend the most effective media to satisfy Client?s objectives based on the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of each
? Effectively use and explain media research resources
? Oversee program results analysis and help translate information into observations/lessons learned

Supervisory Skills
? Plan/prioritize teamwork and delegate responsibilities accordingly
? Work with account teams to ensure a seamless integration of work
? Sell the media department capabilities across teams/agencies
? Effectively motivate staff, evaluate performance, and provide feedback on productivity
? Develop and train Media Planners Assistant Media Planners for advancement
? Ensure quality control of all media deliverables to Clients
? Oversee that the Media Planners are effectively negotiating media costs, positioning, and added value packages on behalf of Clients

Client Service/Relations
? Maintain appropriate mid-level Client relationships
? Serve as day-to-day Client contact on media issues
? Build Client respect and be recognized as a leader on their business
? Sell new project ideas to Client and help to grow business

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

? Minimum of 6 years in roles of increasing responsibility in departments of a similar nature (e.g., ad agency media department).

? Extensive hands on media experience required in a variety of channels (primarily online and search engine marketing). Management experience is required, with a minimum of 3 years in a management role. Proven leadership ability and previous client relationship experience required.

? Thorough knowledge and understanding of different types of media (e.g., online, search, print, broadcast)

? In depth understanding of media planning, negotiation, implementation and performance analysis

? Superior supervisory and management skills

? Proficient computer and media research skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MRI, CMR, etc.)

? Exemplary communication skills (persuasive written, compelling oral)

? Time management and problem solving skills

? Proficiency in managing numbers

 

Your creative knowledge will be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package including employee stock purchase plan, 401-K plan, tuition reimbursement, and vacation and holiday pay.

 

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