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Dentsu International

Director, Media Planning

Dentsu International, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Carat is the world’s first media agency and privileged to work with some of the most storied and innovative brands in the world. Most recently named a leader amongst global media agencies by Forrester, Carat is consistently ranked the #1 media agency in the world. With over 12,000 experts in over 100 countries, Carat is a dentsu company and delivers an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding and connect people and brands through powerful and engaging media experiences.Job Description

We are looking to add a Director of Media Planning to our Carat team for one of the agency's newest clients. There is an in-office expectation to come in to our Chicago office 1-2 days a week to meet with the other planning teams as well as the client.You will serve in an important leadership role. You will report directly into the VP Client Solutions and Planning. You will also get to demonstrate your working knowledge of the media space (Traditional and Digital media preferred) 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.Responsibilities:

Understanding of all media channels and experience coordinating across multiple media disciplines with a heavy focus on TV/CTV/Social/Digital5+ years of experience with full-funnel media awareness campaignsCoordinate with creative agencies on creative assets and accounts needsCoordinate 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 plansHelp evaluate timelines and manage daily deliverablesExperience w/ analyzing competitive landscapes, pulling reports using agency tools and compiling insightsManage a large Media Budget and FlowchartGuide media channel selection and forward think on new opportunitiesExperience identifying and brokering digital partnershipsQualifications:

5+ years of total experience in a large agency setting5+ years of media planning and buying experience in the TV, CTV, Social and digital landscape5+ years of experience with Media Ocean, DDS, Nielsen Ad Intel, Pathmatics, Media Tools, Web Analytics, Ad Servers, Media Research tools3+ years of experience of leading multiple levels of direct reports in a large agency settingUnderstanding of planning sponsorship campaigns on a national levelExperience promoting collaborative relationships with other teamsComfortable working with budgets/numbers and an understanding of mathematical conceptsAdditional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $94,000-$152,000. Actual salary will be 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 about dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com.Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply. Dentsu is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting@dentsuaegis.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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