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.

The Associate Media Director, Local Investment is responsible for executing strategies including negotiating scatter needs, analyzing the need for implementing allocation and billing tools to facilitate smooth transition from buy to air. They act as a client partner externally and as the internal Planning/Investment liaison.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Thought Leadership
• Partner with Media Director to prepare all reports
• Actively aid in Audit
• Review schedules and ensure posts prepared by Investment team are compliant
• Build relationships with clients
• Participate in client meetings and status
• Help prepare semi-annual state of industry reports & planning costs & marketplace trends.
• Find ways to increase productivity on monthly basis
• Build relationships with senior management in vendor community
• Prepare client ready POVs on market opportunities
• Develop training programs across multiple topics
•  Lead sub committees for team challenges / innovation
• Mentor Managers / Sr. Associates / Associates to further growth
• Brainstorm for increased innovation in client communication and/or productivity 
• Participate in New Business Pitches
• Identify process and reporting improvements 
• Effectively manage cross-functional initiatives and relationships across agencies and partners

• 6+ years’ experience within Media Buying/Investment
• Strong client facing experience
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Detail oriented and able to produce accurate work
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Stronger than average negotiation skills due to high volume of scatter

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 unrivalled 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. To learn more, visit www.sparkfoundryww.com
 

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