Media Supervisor, Audience Strategy

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do.

Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.

With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

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Job Description

The Digital Investment Supervisor is responsible for supporting day-to-day investment operations for Digital Media across client teams.

The Supervisor will work on a variety of accounts and will learn digital systems, data needs, media buy structure, and how to implement process improvements.

The ability to problem-solve and work well with various internal and external teams is a critical aspect of this role.

This role provides the opportunity to work on cross-agency projects that drive business goals (both for Starcom and our clients) and increase efficiency across the agency.

Responsibilities :

• Implement processes to improve the work required for digital buying, client billing, and digital reconciliation.
• Develop processes to ensure data integrity and implement them across the agency.
• Develop a strong understanding of the systems used such as Mediaocean Prisma digital buying tool, Ad Servers / Verification, DSPs, Social Platforms, DMPs, and internal proprietary tools.
• Serve as an escalation point for teams to help troubleshoot operational issues.
• Provide ideas and solutions for pain points / problems in processes; work alongside internal and external teams to develop best practices, enhancements, and tools to improve.
• Determine and activate how to deliver necessary data to teams for various reporting purposes.
• Ensure proper digital contracts and terms are in place with vendors, evaluate IO notes requested by vendors.
• Share best practices and learn from other teams in Publicis to ensure consistency and best work product across The Groupe.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple internal teams and leadership.
• Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure trust and confidence with our buying partners.
• Manage vendor-side billing and maintain close oversight of open items clearing.
• Cultivate a team-focused mentality across the larger Investment Operations team.
• Responsible for the management, development, and mentorship of Associates / Sr. Associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in marketing, advertising, communications, business, sociology, or consumer insights.
• 3+ years of relevant media advertising experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a heavy focus on Excel.
• Knowledge of agency billing process (client-side and / or vendor-side).
• Knowledge of digital planning and buying process with an understanding of various vendors, different cost methods, various reporting, and delivery validation.
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency.
• Willingness to learn and create solutions that challenge the status quo.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions.
• A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience in effectively coaching and developing others.
• Experience utilizing various media tools and systems.

Additional Information

Starcom 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.

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