Manager Communication Design at ipgmediabrands

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Planning, Audience Insights, Analytics, Strategy, Communications Design, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Business Overview 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. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. 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 Summary We are seeking a dynamic Manager, Communications Design to lead a high-performing team. As the Manager, Comms Design you will play a pivotal role in crafting context-rich analysis to inform decisions that drive impact across multiple Lines of Business. You will be responsible for leading workstreams (with the support of your Director and Group Director) that deliver innovative media strategies while ensuring seamless coordination across multiple stakeholders and crafting compelling stories that resonate with executive-level audiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a media expert who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative and high exposure environment. If you want to push the standard conventions of media planning, you have come to the right place. We work to shape the future state. Responsibilities Lead a dedicated media team in the development, execution, and optimization of multi-channel media strategies. Use data and analytics to drive strategic media planning and decision-making, ensuring connectivity across business goals, media choices and measurable KPIs. Collaborate across craft teams (strategy, planning, partnerships, business leadership) and external partners (media vendors, agencies, etc.) to build insightful, data-rich artifacts/presentations that inform big and small business decisions. Oversees centralized Budget Management efforts ensuring timely, accurate and consistent delivery on a recurring cadence. Deliver clear and concise performance reports and competitive analysis that connect context with results in a compelling narrative. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure campaigns remain innovative and effective. Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on delivering excellence, growth, and development for team members. Required Skills & Experience Experience in Media Planning, Audience Insights, Analytics, Strategy or Communications disciplines Media planning skills must be sufficient and able to be taught to junior team members Ability to delegate, develop and oversee direct reports Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Effortlessly detail-oriented Proactively takes action to support the team with limited guidance when deadlines do not allow for tasks to be specifically broken down Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degree Desired Skills & Experience 4+ years relevant experience with 1+ years of experience in managing or developing staff Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment Strong time-management and organizational skills Proven problem-solving ability Comfortability organizing data and developing compelling graphs Patience and diligence deriving insights from data and craft both simple and complex narratives to fulfill a purpose or decision Wage and Benefits We 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. 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 Transparency It is the policy 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, please email accommodation@mbww.com. Salary Range $1—$1 USD

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Responsibilities

The Manager, Communications Design will lead a dedicated media team in developing, executing, and optimizing multi-channel media strategies using data and analytics to drive decision-making. Responsibilities also include collaborating across teams, overseeing centralized budget management, delivering performance reports, and fostering a high-performance team culture.