WHY YOU WANT TO WORK AT SPARK FOUNDRY

Let’s be honest – in this industry, sometimes we complicate things that should be simple. Here is the bottom line:  we want YOU to join us if you are truly passionate about guiding marketers on how to best connect their brands with people. It doesn’t get much simpler than that.

At Spark Foundry, we have a unique approach and provide the support to help you do this. In fact, our approach is built on creating the space for ideas that lead to smart work, and Spark Foundry is built to celebrate and develop YOUR ideas.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Strategy Manager’s primary role is to develop targeted, video-focused media plans, manage relationships with partner agencies, and maintain media schedules and media budgets for the client.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with agency partners to create media plans that integrate appropriate media channels: Video, Digital, Content, Social, and Emerging Technologies
• Leads the development, presents and executes video strategic media recommendations based on a clear understanding of client objectives (in conjunction with AMD)
• Analyze the various media alternatives and make recommendations as to how to best allocate the advertising budget – budgeting knowledge very important
• Clearly identifies key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client businesses, both from a current situation perspective, as well as a historical perspective
• Is able to speak to all elements of the media plan intelligently with clients and integrated agency partners (from partners to tactical elements)
• Working knowledge within the digital ecosystem and understanding of social/search/precision tactical media planning/buying
• Has worked with analytics teams to develop learnings and insights
• Stay on top of current media industry trends and new technology
• Manage and mentor Strategy Associate(s) on career development
• Interact/communicate frequently with clients (meetings, written, presentations)
• Attend weekly status meetings, present recommendations and manage follow up of items discussed
• Aptitude for being able to balance and track and reconcile budgets across different brands
• Maintain communication/integration with multiple agency partners (creative, account, media investment, analytics, ad operations)
• Maintain knowledge of the client’s business (products, target audience, sales prospects, sales trends, competition)
• Manage workloads and projects
• Work with clients to determine objectives and success metrics of campaigns
• Develop and manage media budgets by campaign
• Oversee and troubleshoot billing and budget accuracy
• Demonstrates strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations
• Establishes strong client/integrated agency, sales, and vendor relationships
• Inspires creativity and pro-activity of media staff

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Education: Four-year college degree, preferably in marketing, advertising or communications or equivalent work experience is required
• 3-5 years’ experience in Media Strategy/Investment
• Understanding of basic media skills (concepts, terminology, tools etc.)
• Accountability and leadership skills
• Digital experience a strong plus
• Experience with client interaction
• Ambitious self-starter willing to learn
• Must be a team player
• Ability to multitask, well organized and detail oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Analytical thinking skills
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Proficient writing, verbal and mathematical skills
• Knowledge or exposure to various media channels: Prisma, MediaTools, ComScore, Kantar, MRI, plus any others you might have

WHO WE ARE

Throughout our rich history, we’ve taken pride in our ongoing legacy of and commitment to constant evolution. It’s in our DNA to evolve.

By melding the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse across our business, we aim to bring modern heat to brands – the kind of heat that arises at the intersection of startup and powerhouse; of data and content; of art and science; of old and new.

Energy and innovation fuels our startup spirit, while the unrivaled marketplace clout, exclusive partnerships, and global practice capabilities we have at our disposal as a full-service Publicis Media agency deliver our powerhouse soul for our clients.

We hope you’ll take a few moments to learn more about us, and to begin thinking about how we might put “the power of plus” to work for you (http://www.sparkfoundryww.com/).

Spark Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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