Manager, Planning

About the role

Infinite Roar, Publicis Media’s fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. Built for clients seeking transformation, we combine the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global powerhouse.

The Manager, Strategy (Planning) serves as the primary, day-to-day lead for end-to-end communications planning. They translate marketing and digital media objectives into actionable communication plans, manage Associate(s) across projects, and act as the main client contact for stewardship requests. The Manager should be ready to step in for the Associate Director when needed, offering frequent client contact, ownership of integrated plans, and leadership in project management and cross-media integration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team lead with all aspects of digital media plan development and recommendations
• Interpret communications/digital media strategy and translate it into communication planning action steps
• Oversee and manage Associate(s) and the day-to-day operation of all media activity
• Research and identify valuable information and insights to improve media products
• Embrace “Connections that Captivate” as guiding principles for all media and communication recommendations
• Determine and supervise the best possible implementation of all approved communication plans and projects
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stewardship requests
• Learn and understand all phases of clients’ marketing objectives and provide media recommendations to meet them
• Understand and apply proprietary research tools and processes during communication planning
• Prepare and present communication plans, including objectives, strategy, rationale, and backup materials
• Establish strong working relationships with partner agencies to deliver seamless communications
• Demonstrate agility by multitasking across multiple brands, strategic development, plan stewardship, and Associate management
• Develop collaborative working relationships with implementation teams to ensure brand objectives and strategies are understood
• Train and develop Associate(s), including effective delegation, managing group dynamics, and establishing leadership
• Evaluate Associate(s) performance via the PMP process and assist in setting cascading goals
• Check Associate(s) work to ensure accuracy
• Identify opportunities for Associate(s) career development
• Participate in MDS Training offerings

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of digital media planning experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge of media fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability in training and leadership
• Provides an energy level that brings new and exciting ideas to the planning function

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

USD $75,050.00 – USD $120,159.00 annually. The company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.