ABOUT BLUE 449
Blue 449 (www.blue449.com), the Open Source Media Agency is one of the six brands of Publicis Media. Its open source philosophy means operating at the intersection of media, ideas, data and technology to deliver inventive, collective progress for their clients. Its Blue Collective, like-minded individuals and organizations from across the globe, provide additional expertise and inspiration as do the global practices of Publicis Media. Blue 449 operates in 14 markets, 22 offices and will expand further during 2019. It employs over 1200 employees.  We are one agency, many territories, no boundaries. Twitter @blue_449
Overview:
Blue449 is looking for a Digital Media Supervisor to join our team. This position will report to an Associate Media Director while managing a team of media planners. We are looking for a detail & solutions-oriented, hard-working and talented individual who is passionate about building and growing his or her career in the digital marketing field. Experience in digital planning and activating across digital platforms is a must.

Responsibilities:
Digital Media Competencies
• Guide and drive media strategies for client account(s): define objectives, continually evaluate, and employ best-in-class technology to deliver optimized performance for clients
• Supervise, direct and review the development and implementation of specified digital media plans
• Provide and/or guide strategic input for all plans internally and externally
• Oversee, author and/or constructively edit and review the writing of media documents (timelines, POVs, RFPs, plans, agreements, client memos, and correspondence from within and outside the agency)
• Understand and actively seek online media solutions to assist clients in achieving specific goals and objectives
• Troubleshoot ad delivery and ad performance
• Manage the scheduling, posting, and tracking of advertising, and compile regular performance reports

Relationship Development
• Build, maintain and grow client relationships and client business
• Lead client presentations
• Lead regular media meetings with clients and providing insight into weekly online media results
• Ensure key information is provided to team in a timely manner including any client issues, internal agency issues, vendor issues, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with media publishers and internal agency counterparts (Account/Strategy/Analytics/Partnerships/DMP/AdOps, etc)
• Staying apprised of new and emerging technology, creative and programming applications for potential use for clients

Financial Competencies
• Develop and maintain media plans and monitor all approvals and client budgets
• Work closely with associate media director to manage account profitability
• Manage all campaign financials and forecasting process
• Review site invoices and work with Accounting and Account Services to ensure accurate payment and prepare campaign reconciliations
• Accurate and timely reporting of billable and non-billable time

Leadership & Management Competencies
• Motivate, develop, train and help to evaluate team members
• Demonstrate problem solving skills
• Management of junior team members as needed to educate and build up
• Assist in developing Blue449 media team members into highly respected and trusted team members by helping to grow their skill-sets and thought-processes
• Knowledge-sharing with all team members

Requirements:
• A minimum of 5 years of online media planning and negotiating experience in an interactive agency; experience with managing junior team members is a must
• Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing or related program
• A complete knowledge of interactive marketing concepts and practices as well as a familiarity with offline media concepts
• Strong mathematic and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with 3rd Party Adserver (DFA Certified preferred)
• Working knowledge of online research tools such as Comscore, AdRelevance, Pathmatics, eMarketer and other media software

Desired Characteristics:
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills, as well as acute attention to detail
• The ability to multi-task on numerous accounts, often with minimum direction
• The ability to work well with a team; function as a leader, and also work independently (a must)
• Experience analyzing complex data, market research, and formulating actionable plans

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