• Job Description

  Req#: 23-5085

  Company Description

  Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

  Job Description

  This Associate Director, Programmatic Media position provides functional management and leadership to a team of Media Planners and performance/career management to a smaller group of direct reports. The Associate Media Director is a strong cross-functional contributor who works closely with the Account Directors to drive growth opportunities with their current clients and foster media innovation in the agency at large. This person also supports the Director, Media and VP, Media in new business activities as needed. Has established a track record of successfully leading teams strategically. Has amassed the experience necessary to service any type of media account. Has coordinated internal training efforts and developed new processes. Has cultivated internal relationships. Has contributed to thought capital and knowledge sharing. Has emerged as trusted advisor to client team. Has developed the ability to take complex ideas and elevate them to a senior audience. Has partnered with account leads to pursue business advancement opportunities. Has successfully developed and mentored junior staff.

  Qualifications

  What you'll do:

  • Core Skills

  • • Plans and buys programmatic media as needed; may include direct account and client service responsibilities.
    • Develops and maintains publisher relationships, including senior-level contacts; contributes to issue resolution between both parties.
    • Works cross-functionally with management team and client team.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills/presence.
    • Solid financial acumen and business expertise.

  • Client Exposure
    • Provides marketing expertise, including online and offline strategy development for clients and client teams. Conversant about offline media and how digital fits.
  • Business Development
  • • Actively contributes to new business efforts.

  • Team Leadership

  • • Manages a staff of 10+ total team members, along with workflow and department capabilities in conjunction with the Media Director
    • Provides day-to-day functional management of media team, including recruiting, performance management, and plays an active role in training and mentoring.

  • Agency Leadership

  • • Assists with interviewing, hiring and getting new Media Planners up to speed.
    • Leads Media Training (basic knowledge, best practices, feedback and coaching to enable continuous improvement).
    • Fosters an environment of shared learning and acts as a trusted source of media information for agency and in client meetings.
    • Holds a strong partnership with the Insights Group; understands ad technologies and capabilities.
    • Understands all Razorfish products, tools and services.

  What we are looking for:

  • Milestones

  • • Has successfully handled the annual planning for a medium- to large-scale campaign or on a small scale accounts.
    • Has worked at the Supervisor level on more than one account.
    • Has supported in a critical capacity several high-profile new business pitch.
    • Has developed a strong knowledge of emerging technologies; shares learning with team.
    • Has shown emerging thought leadership capabilities (attends conferences and speaks on panels).
    • Has demonstrated strong client service orientation. Has collaborated effectively internally and with offline agency partners.

  • Experience

  • • 7-10 years of media planning or equivalent business experience; minimum 4+ years in online media preferred.
    • 3+ years management experience preferred.

  • Education

  • • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year, accredited college or university.

  Additional Information

  The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

  Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  Compensation Range: (100K-150K) This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

  information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• About the company

  Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world, a leader in marketing, communication and digital business transformation. As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One.

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