Synectics is hiring: Advertising Manager in Frisco

Description: This position is responsible for leading a team (agency partners and/or peers) that develops brand communications and advertising strategies for assigned initiatives and overseeing campaign-level execution to ensure efforts meet plan goals and objectives.Leads development of advertising campaigns (copy strategy and visual assets) for assigned initiatives; acts as main point of contact on assigned projects: day-to-day contact for internal customers and agency partners on program execution.Briefs and manages agency partners on execution of advertising programs.For assigned initiatives, leads campaign integration across all communications vehicles.Contributes to development and executive approval of strategic creative briefs in support of advertising program goals and objectives.Works closely with management on messaging plans for calendar windows.Leads execution of broadcast TV for assigned initiatives; lead or oversee development of print, radio, OOH, and online creative work.Delegates/manages tactical and operational assignments to administrative staff or external departmentsManages integrated communication plan for major campaigns bringing together input from other communications disciplines including web, retail merchandising, promotions, PR, etc.Troubleshoots and resolves day-to-day issues or problems affecting quality and delivery of advertising programs.Establishes/evolves processes and educates other departments (within marketing and outside of marketing) on advertising planning, processes and timing.Establishes metrics, tracks results and communicates and applies learnings.Translate Business Brief/Program Brief into dynamic Master Creative BriefBrand and creative reviews, sharing work with legal, providing feedback to creative partners, driving cross-team collaboration and alignment with different agency partners, getting alignment with leadership on recommendations, and working with the Sponsorship team on creative asks for different Entertainment properties. Qualifications: 7-10 years-Advertising or marketing communications experience within a consumer products company (wireless or consumer tech preferred) or equivalent experience in account management for an advertising agency.4-7 years-Broadcast experience and in-depth print and online marketing experience.4-7 years-Experience leading a team of professionals in similar positions.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.Knowledgeable of Adobe Acrobat.Preferred background: Ad Agency or Creative Development for Brand SponsorshipsCommunication skills, Adaptability and Flexibility, Problem-solving and critical thinkingCollaboration and teamwork, time management, creativity and innovation, work ethic and responsibilityNetworking and relationship building, cultural awareness and diversity sensitivity, self-motivation, and initiative skills Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.