As the Human Experience Company, we are a global media agency that believes in the alchemy of people and technology to create experiences people love and actions brands need. It’s in our DNA. We’re powered by the strength of our innovative, driven and intelligent people who are deeply passionate about achieving best-in-class results on behalf of our clients – some of the world’s leading marketers.

We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and very generous paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

If you’re an ambitious goal-setter who’s obsessed with the art and science of data, technology and innovation, we want you! This role is employed by Starcom but acts in a Power of One team connecting and collaborating with a wide variety of Publicis Groupe agencies.

Whether you are an expert in the art of analytics, command of best practices and trends in social media marketing, or contribute to the design, development and execution of campaign operational processes; Our teams are expanding like crazy, and we want you to join us if you are passionate about connecting brands and people. Joining Starcom automatically means that you are a key member of a team who drives and advocates for the global reputation and differentiation of the Starcom brand through a clear and consistent story, spanning communications and brand marketing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best in class client service, building trust with our US consumer technology client and their HQ counterparts to develop and evolve communications and media strategy
• Serve as the planning team leader and direct point of contact with the client to help champion their process, build a great relationship, and ultimately grow the business
• Lead a planning team in Dallas and NY to translate client’s challenges, objectives, marketing goals, and brand positioning into central communication strategies
• Communicate opportunities, learnings, and recommendations with authority and credibility
• Ensure that client relationships continue to be strengthened by quality of deliverables and satisfaction of team work across the board
• Develop platforms and innovative communication strategies for the client, while partnering the activation teams in plan development and execution to make sure all tactics role up to overarching strategy
• Collaborate with Investment, Analytics and Owned Experience teams to oversee the deployment and activation of data driven marketing
• Provide vision, direction, management, and support to direct and indirect reports
• Champion adoption of planning process/techniques that result in innovative media platforms and, when it makes sense, bespoke solutions
• Understand additional needs and other possible resource improvements, in an effort to regularly elevate the communications planning process
• Ensure teams adopt best in class tools, techniques, systems to deliver plan recommendations
• Provide thought leadership internally, to the client, and across agency partners, including the below but not limited to: consumer behaviors, creative media platforms, emerging media opportunities and Innovative partner programs
• Demonstrate an intimate understanding of how consumers interact with channels and technology
• Oversee the progress of all projects, assist team to make sure deadlines are met, and ensure high quality output
• Developing strong internal and external partner relationships
• Develop consumer journeys and ecosystems when building custom marketing programs and strategies
• Monitor and ensure that media plans are steeped in consumer insight, through collaboration with the business intelligence team
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the client business and competitive landscape
• Help design, roll out, and manage the implementation of processes, templates, and timelines for all marketing campaigns

• B.S. or MBA, preferably in Marketing, or Advertising
• 5+ years of management experience in a media, digital and/or marketing role.
• Able to strategically plan campaigns from audience determination, through how to best flight and execute campaigns to align with clients strategic goals and KPIs
• Adept at injecting ideas, innovation and leading industry developments into planning assignments
• Possess strong written and verbal communication (PPT, visual story telling necessary) allowing individual to explain how comms plans were developed, what they entail, and how they could be executed
• Experienced in delivery of complex multi-faceted, multi-channel paid media campaigns for large national brands
• Strong leadership, guiding cross functional staff

About Starcom Worldwide
 
Starcom is the Human Experience Company. A world-renowned media communications agency, we believe the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences people love, and actions brands need. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom is part of Publicis Media, one of four solution hubs within Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC40], and has offices within Publicis One.
 
Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.