Razorfish is hiring: Associate Director, Media Strategy in Chicago

Company Description We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Overview The Associate Director, Media (Strategy) position serves as a senior media expert, providing departmental or capability leadership and increasing visibility of the media practice while also demonstrating leadership on key clients. This person manages a team of 3-4 and is responsible for ensuring media strategies and deliverables meet or exceed the strategic requirements of the client, add value, and meet Razorfish’s quality standards. He/she also manages, motivates and mentors media staff in the development and execution of digital media initiatives and drives new business efforts. Duties may also include partnering with other key agencies. Core Craft Skills Plans and buys media as needed; may include direct account and client service responsibilities. Works cross-functionally with management team and client team. Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills/presence. Solid financial acumen and business expertise. Develops and maintains publisher relationships, including senior-level contacts; contributes to issue resolution between both parties. Client Exposure Manages one or more mid-size account ($30-50 million in total spend). Provides marketing expertise, including online and offline strategy development for clients and client teams. Team Leadership Manages 3-5 direct reports, along with workflow and department capabilities in conjunction with the Media Director. Provides day-to-day functional management of the media team, including recruiting, performance management, and plays an active role in training and mentoring. Agency Leadership Assists with interviewing, hiring and getting new Media Planners up to speed. Leads Media Training (basic knowledge, best practices, feedback and coaching to enable continuous improvement). Fosters an environment of shared learning and acts as a trusted source of media information for agency and in client meetings. Holds a strong partnership with the Insights Group; understands ad technologies and capabilities. Understands all Razorfish products, tools and services. Business Development Occasionally contributes to new business efforts. Qualifications 5-7 years of media planning or equivalent business experience; minimum 4+ years in online media preferred. 3+ years management experience preferred. Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills. Excellent communication and writing skills. Strong project and time management skills. Strong desire to contribute to a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions, specifically Excel and Microsoft PPT. Proficiency in syndicated planning tools including, but not limited to, MRI/ Simmons, Vivvix, and Pathmatics. Experience within Prisma or MediaOcean. Strong negotiation skills. Multi-cultural planning a plus. Additional Information At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period. Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $91,000 - 144,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This role may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. This role may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/10/24. #J-18808-Ljbffr