Communications Designer
IPG Media Brands - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079![IPG Media Brands](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Initiative is NIKE Inc.'s agency of record for Global Media, responsible for strategy, integrated media planning, and paid/organic social strategy and activation for Nike's multi-region integrated brand and product campaigns.NIKE Inc. is the world's leading designer, marketer, and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories.Founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight in 1972, Nike has grown over the last 50 years into one of the most valuable, most loved and most emulated brands in the world, singular in its ability to create cultural conversation within the world of sports and fashion and far beyond.Nike's mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world; a mission expressed every day through product design, digital and physical retail consumer experiences, and brand communications. *If you have a body, you are an athlete.Partnering with Nike is an extraordinary opportunity requiring extraordinary talent. The Initiative team is highly diverse, attracting the sharpest emerging and established media experts across all disciplines in the industry. Our vision is to build the best integrated team of athletes*, passionate about sports, youth and culture, to help Nike be the catalyst for innovation and inspiration. We achieve this by driving excellence through captivating brand campaigns and athlete* connection to key offers.At Initiative, we believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.We make a promise to our people that we double down on seeing, celebrating & elevating all the things that make you, uniquely you. And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career.There are four I's in Initiative, and these represent our core values and behaviors.INDIVID[YOU]ALITY - you bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day.INSTINCT - you're tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action - shit happens when you're around.IMPACT! - you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large.IMAGINATION - your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, makes us THE create media agency in the world.Position OverviewAs a Communications Designer, Global you are an important part of the creation of the most appropriate communications plan for your client to achieve their business goals. You are responsible for helping to strategize, produce and make sense of the key media, consumer and market intelligence required to your clients' connections plan. You have a passion for staying on the pulse of sports, culture, media and ideas, and within the team are considered the go-to-person on the latest news and innovations going on in sports and media.In this role, you will develop, recommend, and implement global media strategies from inception to completion with moderate oversight from the Manager. The Communications Designer should be able to work fairly independently once given project parameters, goals and budgets to develop a sound recommendation with clear rationale.ResponsibilitiesContributor to impactful communications plan development to meet client needs and deliver communications ideaResponsible for timely, accurate delivery of day-to-day requests from the client and internal teamProvide communications and audience intelligence and data inputs through the application of syndicated and proprietary systems for communications design goal setting and decision makingAttend regular client status meetings, creative statuses and maintain on-going rapport as well as organized call-reports and timely follow-throughsResponsible for collecting timely geo media plan updates and accurate records for global roll-upContribute to the ideation team sessions to generate creative & compelling connections ideasCreate accurate substantiated and detailed media plans and media planning scenariosRequired Skills and ExperienceExperience in a media planning position at an advertising/media agencyExcellent written, verbal communication and presentation/storytelling skillsStrong time-management and organizational skillsRequired PC/MAC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degreeDesired Skills and Experience1+ years of experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher/vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendorsExperience analyzing data and market researchWe See YouAt IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.We See You at IPG Mediabrands.Wage and BenefitsWe offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.Employment TransparencyIt is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.About IPG MediabrandsIPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.Salary Range$66,560-$66,560 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr