Spirit of a startup, soul of a powerhouse.

Throughout our rich history, we have taken pride in our legacy of and commitment to constant evolution. It is 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.

The Strategy Supervisors are responsible for assisting the Manager or Director in the creation and implementation of a holistic communications plan and architecture for their brands.  They are responsible for having an in-depth knowledge of the client’s business and its competitors to determine sufficient advertising and media needs and to ensure plans are properly executed and delivered.

In addition to managing the work of the Media Associates they supervise, Media Supervisors have day-to-day client contact and work with their counterpart Spark Foundry teams (investment and digital).  

• Create and present media plans to clients
• Ongoing direct client contact for those brands under your specific responsibility
• Oversee the quality, accuracy and timeliness of Strategy Planner and Assistants’ work
• Gather and analyze data to determine the client’s advertising and media needs
• Manages workload flow among junior associates
• Clearly communicates client brand and campaign objectives to the team to ensure insightful and strategic connections plan delivery
• Analyzes media alternatives and make recommendations as to how to best allocate the advertising budget
• Plans typically include analysis and recommendations on targeting, geography, scheduling, support level and budget
• Provides guidance to and mentors Media Strategy Planners and Assistants to ensure their successful professional development
• Provides oversight to accuracy and timeliness of Strategy Planner and Assistants’ work

• Bachelor's degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred
• Three + years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Ability to effectively utilize media research and reporting resources
• Technical proficiency, particularly with media systems and MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Spark Foundry is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.  We thank all candidates for their interest in Spark Foundry, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.