WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: A solution-seeker who always looks on the bright side and is willing to jump over obstacles to get the work from good to great. Highly skilled in their craft and courageous in their approach. A battle buddy who’s always got our back. An avid listener who isn’t afraid to share their opinion to help our work progress; they know there’s no ‘i’ in team. At PHD, we value our culture above anything else, and that culture is built on the spirit of our people. We’re looking for tireless optimists, happy warriors, and fearless collaborators who bring that extra dose of contagious energy.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SUPERVISOR: The Strategy Supervisor is the day-to-day liaison between the client and the media community. You will ensure the client’s media plans are developed and implemented. This not only involves working closely with the client and with the media community but also includes working closely with the various departments and/or partner agency. Core Responsibilities: Management:
Supervise the Strategist and Assistant Strategist on day-to-day activities
Manage the flow of client media-related issues. Create solutions and resolve problems.
Manage solid client relationships
Establish timetables for development of plan
Media Strategy:
Help develop planning objectives and strategies that coincide with the client’s marketing direction
Continually seek a consumer-centric view in all strategic thinking
Supervise implementation of integrating offerings and tools
Identify opportunities for cross-platform deals, when appropriate
Provide point-of-view on various media in the marketplace
Create media plan recommendations and alternatives
Select media vehicles and determine scheduling
Promote creative, innovative approaches to strategically reach the target consumer
Analyze competitive activity in the marketplace
Present media plans to clients
Oversee the execution of a media plan and gauge media performance to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met
Maintenance:
Maintain budget control and ensure execution of media plans by authorizing approved media
schedules and monitoring buys/schedules
Oversee the monthly billing process and make sure invoices reflect media spend accurately
Update account team on status of all client projects
Media Expertise:
Attend meetings and (often) present, both internally and externally
Keep abreast of industry trends through advertising and media trade journals
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
3+ years’ experience in an agency environment
Ability to translate data into well-articulated ideas
Prioritization skills (multi-tasking)
Technical Skills
Ability to understand media data sources in terms of what is measured, the method, and information reported
Ability to formulate solutions to media problems
Ability to articulate the scope of a client’s business challenge
PHD is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.