Group Director, Media Planning (Hybrid)

Company: Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

Group Director, Media Planning (Hybrid)Job Description:We are looking to add a Group Director, Media Planning to our team for a CPG client with dentsuX. You will join a supportive team and work with a client that sees us as a true partner.You will serve in an important leadership role. You will also get to demonstrate your working knowledge of the media space (Traditional and Digital media) and available media research and systems. You will help manage the daily tasks by assuring focus on important client goals and communicating appropriate resource needs to meet ongoing client goals.You will be the senior-most planning leader with depth of planning experience across all channels and customer journey touchpoints as well as the primary point-of-contact for Managing Directors/Business Leads.You will have regular in-person responsibilities, so you will need to be commutable to dentsu's Chicago office. You will report directly into our SVP, Client Solutions and Planning.Responsibilities:

• Understanding of all media channels and experience coordinating across multiple media disciplines with a heavy focus on social and influencer.
• 10+ years of experience with full funnel media campaigns, most notably upper funnel.
• Coordinate with multi-channel teams to design modern, strategic and thoughtful integrated media plans across a myriad of channels (TV, CTV, Video, Social, Programmatic and Audio).
• Comfort overseeing and communicating directly with clients on questions and media plans.
• Accountable for all client-deliverables. Ensure all materials, and reports are delivered in a timely manner and error-free.
• Experience w/ analyzing competitive landscapes, pulling reports using agency tools and compiling insights.
• Accountable for the development & maintenance of innovative testing frameworks/roadmaps that map to client & agency vision.
• Build a team culture with testing & innovation at the center.
• Guide media channel selection and forward think on new opportunities.
• Be onsite at dentsu's downtown Chicago office twice a week.Qualifications:
• 10+ years of total experience in a large agency setting, ideally working within the CPG vertical.
• 10+ years of media planning and buying experience in the TV, CTV, Social and digital landscape.
• 5+ years of experience of leading multiple levels of direct reports in a large agency setting.
• Comfortable working with budgets/numbers and an understanding of mathematical concepts.The anticipated salary range for this position is $136,000 - $219,650. Salary is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.Location: ChicagoBrand: Dentsu XTime Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
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