Job description
General information
Agency: UM
Function: Planning
Seniority Level: Professional
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: New York, United States
Job Ref#: 14497
Description & Requirements
Position Summary
We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the UM team as a Senior Associate, Integrated Media. In this role you will assist in the media planning and buying process and help take digital media to the next level. As a Senior Associate, Integrated Media you will create, innovate and guide the planning and activation process for some of the world’s leading consumer brands. This opportunity will accelerate your career in media, providing a platform to extend your expertise across all media types and the holistic campaign lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, publishers and the client’s creative resources to ensure an effective creation and implementation of campaigns.
- Effectively manage time and responsibilities in regards to deadlines and client needs
- Prepare presentation materials, encompassing all pertinent data for submission to client
- Assist in media strategy development and overall direction
- Evaluate RFP submissions and negotiate pricing
- Manage the day-to-day implementation, optimization, and performance of campaign activities across all channels, including authorizations, budgets, and the reconciliation process
- Mentor Associates and provide opportunities for continued growth and advancement
Desired Skills & Experience
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years of media experience required
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Mediabank or equivalent Inventory Management system
- Strong written, verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively multi-task multiple, competing priorities, and projects through strong time management and organization
- Proficient understanding of accounting principles, data analyzing, and market research
- Ability to work effectively cross functionally and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and other various outside vendors
- Focus on self-development and learning
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Wage and Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.
We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.
The salary range for this position is $62,500 to $67,500. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.
Employment Transparency
It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.
About Us
UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients' businesses. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients including Accenture, American Express, GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Mattel, Sony, and Spotify. UM is globally headquartered in New York, with North American offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Birmingham, Detroit, Montreal, and Toronto.
At UM, we know our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in Diversity, Equity & Belonging, where everyone feels they belong, and their contributions are valued. We prioritize personal and professional growth, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue passion projects, and celebrate our people and community with moments of joy and spontaneity. Our leadership is dedicated to building a culture of care that permeates every element of the company from work flexibility to career planning to regular talent reviews, and more. Our DNA, forUM, helps guide us in all that we do:
Fearless: We bring our authentic selves to work and put our whole selves into the work
Optimistic: We approach challenges with empathy and curiosity, infusing joy into everything we do
Relentless: We’re unwavering in our pursuit of the right solution, eager to reimagine what’s possible
Unified: We band together to accomplish what we could not otherwise do alone
Masterful: We’re constantly growing in our craft, setting new standards for our industry and our world
We are proud to be named an AdAge Best Place to Work several times over, a Top Workplace in the US by Great Places to Work, a top 10 FORTUNE 2022 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and She Runs It’s 2021 Outstanding Company for Working Mothers. But feedback is most meaningful when it comes from our own people: over 90% of our employees say the agency is a great place to work and 95% say they are proud to work at UM.
At UM, we know our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in Diversity, Equity & Belonging, where everyone feels they belong, and their contributions are valued. We prioritize personal and professional growth, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue passion projects, and celebrate our people and community with moments of joy and spontaneity. Our leadership is dedicated to building a culture of care that permeates every element of the company from work flexibility to career planning to regular talent reviews, and more. Our DNA, forUM, helps guide us in all that we do:
Fearless: We bring our authentic selves to work and put our whole selves into the work
Optimistic: We approach challenges with empathy and curiosity, infusing joy into everything we do
Relentless: We’re unwavering in our pursuit of the right solution, eager to reimagine what’s possible
Unified: We band together to accomplish what we could not otherwise do alone
Masterful: We’re constantly growing in our craft, setting new standards for our industry and our world
We are proud to be named an AdAge Best Place to Work several times over, a Top Workplace in the US by Great Places to Work, a top 10 FORTUNE 2022 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and She Runs It’s 2021 Outstanding Company for Working Mothers. But feedback is most meaningful when it comes from our own people: over 90% of our employees say the agency is a great place to work and 95% say they are proud to work at UM.
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