· Works with team to create media plans that integrate all aspects of digital media: Paid media (display), social media, paid search, mobile and other emerging technologies

· Displays in depth knowledge of ad serving and other proprietary / research tools

· A thought leader responsible for innovation & new media input

· Carries out communication planning.

· Understands marketing objectives and strategies for all the team’s Clients and ensures media objectives and strategies are on target & leads teams on strategic plans.

· In depth evaluations of media, proprietary and industry research in order to implement media strategy and objectives

· Regularly identifies creative and lateral media opportunities for Clients

· Build and maintain media knowledge of the market, consumer and media research available

· Full responsibility on planners and buyers in the team regarding implementation of media buys ensuring they are consistent with the approved plan with Buying department

· Manage a staff of media professionals. Develop the staff through performance management and giving consistent feedback. Identify with staff, developmental opportunities and help them to work toward their professional goals.

· Manage human resource administration, which includes: maintaining staff levels through effective recruiting, salary administration, performance management and conflict resolution.

· Promote an open working environment where opinions, views and ideas can be shared

· Provides training to planners in proper methods of preparing, evaluating and implementing media plans

· Establish and recommend training needs within the team

· Involvement in major media negotiations for Clients within their portfolio. This should be in conjunction with the Interactive Strategic Director

· Functions as a key contact between Client Service and the Clients for all requests for media

· Monitor all communication between agency teams and brand teams

· Maintain primary control over media planning budgets

· Provide direction regarding competitive reporting and media planning and carries overall responsibility for preparation, format, interpretation and presentation to Client

· Maintains strong relationship with media suppliers

· Leading clients’ media commitments, billings and revenue and to make sure the client group is meeting financial objectives

· Responsible with the Finance department of the collectivity of his or her clients’ budgets.

· Full responsibility on output of media executives & media planners

· Carries out quarterly presentations & buying reviews

· Helps out with pitches & presentations when needed

· Conducts regular presentations to clients keeping them informed of all relevant media trends and development

· Contributes to innovation and idea generation on a department and overall agency level

· Proactive media monitoring including Web Surfing to locate new opportunities

· Keeps abreast of industry trends and technologies and acts as a knowledge hub to team members.

Bachelor degree completed ideally in marketing, business or related subjects
Minimum 3-4 years digital experience