Sr. Media Planner - Regional Planning exp! (Chicago)

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoInitiative is a performance led media communications agency and a worldwide network within IPG Mediabrands (NYSE: IPG) one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Initiative is focused on solving its client's business challenges and believes data, insights and creativity drive business results. Data, analytics, insight, strategy and innovation are central to all our services and we hold ourselves accountable to our client's business goals. This commitment is at the heart of Initiative's unique Performance Pathway process and our entrepreneurial culture. Initiative employs more than 550 talented professionals in the U.S. and Canada within offices in New York, Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego. The agency's worldwide network is comprised of more than 2500 executives working in 91 offices across 70 markets. Initiative's comprehensive range of communications services include: insight and strategy, analytics, media planning and buying, digital communications, branded content creation, evaluation and accountability services and social media strategy and community management.

The Sr. Media Planner is responsible for managing the daily activities on accounts and does so demonstrating a mastery and expertise in client account management. Through proven industry knowledge, experience and the delivery of superior customer service, this position contributes to solid client relationships.

*Manage the day-to-day planning and implementation activities for an account or group of accounts demonstrating strategic thinking, creativity and solid decision-making.

*Develop and maintain working knowledge of all media plans.

*Provide input in the strategic planning process for clients.

*Act as a guide or mentor to more junior media staff.

*Oversees Media Coordinator's job duties and provides input to Media Supervisor on their performance.

*Verify all authorizations and budgets.

*Coordinate all Initiative efforts on behalf of the client including Buying and other specialized services.

*Maintain responsive working relationship with client as well as with appropriate staff at client agencies and vendors.

*Operate as Initiative's liaison with client's advertising agency and other communication resources.

*Maintain contact and rapport with media suppliers on an as-needed basis.

*Compile and coordinate research data and media/marketing information, analyzes data and issues and reports information to clients.

*Generate and maintain client masters.

*Oversee electronic job orders, print insertions and manage quality controls.

*Responsible for the collection of past due Account Receivables.

Requirements:

*Strong Regional Plannig Experience is desired

*Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience

*Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors

*4 - 6 years experience in account management with a concentration in Media, other areas could include marketing or advertising management.

*Proven leadership ability

*1+ years experience in managing or developing a staff preferred

*2+ years proven traditional planning skills and knowledge of research tools and resources

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