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Publicis Groupe Associate Director, Media in Chicago, Illinois
Company Description
Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One."
Job Description
Right now, we’re looking for an ace Associate Media Director – someone who can take the reins for the Media department, own key accounts and develop strong bonds with clients and internal teams alike. Sound like you? Read on.
You’ll play an instrumental, game-shaping role in developing strategic media and implementing a wide variety of innovative tactics to grow our clients’ business.
Day to day, your role includes:
Overseeing development of program strategies and analysis for clients, collaborating closely with Account, Creative and Measurement teams to ensure that work is strategically aligned and on brief
Expertly guiding and managing relationships between Media teams, account directors and clients to consistently deliver high-quality, inspiring work and grow our business
Providing thoughtful feedback to Media teams, using performance evaluation and internal process improvement to develop and motivate talent
Smartly manage revenue and program budgets to ensure necessary and optimal resourcing
Playing a key role in spotting issues with core client teams and in developing new client relationships
Maintaining and improving the success of publisher relationships
Qualifications
A four-year college education and seven to nine years of media planning experience – including at least two years of digital/interactive experience and two years of media supervisory experience within an agency
An exceptional grasp on media planning, negotiation, and performance analysis and an impressive understanding of the digital environment – you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it
Stellar communication skills: You’re articulate, poised, straightforward – and, above all, you’re thoughtful & kind
Strong project management and performance management skills – you are crystal clear when it comes to delegating and providing feedback
Willingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces and new ideas
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