Starcom USA (http://www.starcomww.com/markets/united-states/) is a world-renowned media communications agency that architects connected human experiences in the one-to-one era of marketing. With more than 1,300 employees in the U.S., Starcom gets the right consumers’ attention and delivers brand-building results in partnership with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Allstate, Bank of America, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom USA is part of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577], one of the world’s leading communications groups.

The Media Supervisor will focus on servicing clients in the creation, execution and monitoring of intergrated media plans to secure the best investment options in a variety of mediums across several local markets (OOH, Print, Television, Radio and Sponsorship).  The focus will be maximizing clients’ reach to targeted consumers.  The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful decision maker who loves data and has the proven ability to lead strategic planning and buying initiatives including deck writing, budget and channel allocation and audience development.  Must-haves include at least three years of relevant media experience across multiple channels and a proven ability to build and maintain external and internal relationships.  This is an energetic, supportive and collaborative team that manages a friendly, partnership-driven client and fosters an environment of respect, learning and development.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning initiatives including deck writing, budget and channel allocation and audience development
• Collaborate with Technology Activation team on data collection strategies 
• Analyze data to inform purchase and channel allocation 
• Develop guidelines & budget allocations  
• Own tactical plan development, recommendation building and negotiations across their respective channels 
• Oversee day-to-day campaign execution and is responsible for ensuring campaigns deliver on KPIs 
• Acts as the channel expert for the team, having heavy communication with the marketplace and developing POVs
• Support development of strategic approach and experience design by delivering channel ideas and providing the link to reality of historical performance and in-market opportunities
• Responsible for management and development of Associates

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, applied mathematics, consumer insights or related field preferred
• 3+ years of directly related experience across multiple media channels in planning and/or buying.  Experience within local planning and buying is a huge plus. 
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to detect and translate a story behind numbers/data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to translate and present complicated ideas in a simple, and easy to understand yet inspirational /creative style
• Willingness to learn and create solutions that challenge the status quo
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions
• Negotiation and influence skills – steeped in required industry, brand, and competitive knowledge
• A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines
• Strong process development skills
• An intrinsic passion for new technology/digital gadgets; and utilization of social media tools to engage and inspire new solutions for clients
• Proven experience in effectively coaching and developing others 
• Highly proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint as well as other equivalent programs and as appropriate specific industry tools and technology

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