VERA Security, Inc.
Senior Associate, Planning (Adult Beverage Client)
VERA Security, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Associate, Planning (Adult Beverage Client)
Full-time
About Spark Foundry:Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients’ brands, and to buy more products and services from them.
Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world’s best and most beloved brands and companies. We combine boutique-caliber insights and service with the buying clout and first-look access of a global leader, bringing the heat to challenger brands that want to act like giants, and to giant brands that want to act like challengers.
With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry’s best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And by applying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today’s challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come.
Overview:The role of the Senior Associate, Strategy is to be the day-to-day steward on media communication for assigned brands, including accurate budget control and flow of digital media activity. You will be required to develop and maintain a strong knowledge of client business and apply online media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs/objectives. You will work closely with the Managers in the development and communication of all media recommendations. You will also be responsible for management, oversight and priority setting for respective Associates.
Role Objectives:
Assist the Manager in development of digital media plan options and recommendations
Maintain accurate budget control and flow of media activity and update client on timely/consistent basis
Demonstrate strong understanding of online media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach/frequency)
Demonstrate proficiency with systems/tools (MRI, MediaTools, Comscore)
Gather and analyze appropriate research to provide sound, strategic, consumer-insights-driven digital media recommendations
Establish collaborative, productive working relationship with implementation teams to ensure media strategies are being delivered and brand goals and client needs are being met
Ensure proper execution of digital media plans by monitoring buys/schedules
Develop strong working relationship with partner agencies (where/when applicable), helping create a seamless communications process
Demonstrate creativity and agility when problem solving
Deliver POVs/position papers on key client issues and/or client opportunities
Prepare media authorizations per approved plans/project requests
Minimum Requirements:
1+ years of Media Planning experience
MediaTools knowledge is a must
Familiarity with Competitive systems (AdViews/Kantar)
Working knowledge of Syndicated research tools (eg. MRI, Comscore, etc.)
Strong proficiency within Excel
Strong communication and presentation skills
Professional, with strong teamwork skills
Curious and motivated
Solution-oriented problem solver
Adept at time management and handling shifting priorities
This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Full-time
About Spark Foundry:Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients’ brands, and to buy more products and services from them.
Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world’s best and most beloved brands and companies. We combine boutique-caliber insights and service with the buying clout and first-look access of a global leader, bringing the heat to challenger brands that want to act like giants, and to giant brands that want to act like challengers.
With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry’s best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And by applying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today’s challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come.
Overview:The role of the Senior Associate, Strategy is to be the day-to-day steward on media communication for assigned brands, including accurate budget control and flow of digital media activity. You will be required to develop and maintain a strong knowledge of client business and apply online media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs/objectives. You will work closely with the Managers in the development and communication of all media recommendations. You will also be responsible for management, oversight and priority setting for respective Associates.
Role Objectives:
Assist the Manager in development of digital media plan options and recommendations
Maintain accurate budget control and flow of media activity and update client on timely/consistent basis
Demonstrate strong understanding of online media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach/frequency)
Demonstrate proficiency with systems/tools (MRI, MediaTools, Comscore)
Gather and analyze appropriate research to provide sound, strategic, consumer-insights-driven digital media recommendations
Establish collaborative, productive working relationship with implementation teams to ensure media strategies are being delivered and brand goals and client needs are being met
Ensure proper execution of digital media plans by monitoring buys/schedules
Develop strong working relationship with partner agencies (where/when applicable), helping create a seamless communications process
Demonstrate creativity and agility when problem solving
Deliver POVs/position papers on key client issues and/or client opportunities
Prepare media authorizations per approved plans/project requests
Minimum Requirements:
1+ years of Media Planning experience
MediaTools knowledge is a must
Familiarity with Competitive systems (AdViews/Kantar)
Working knowledge of Syndicated research tools (eg. MRI, Comscore, etc.)
Strong proficiency within Excel
Strong communication and presentation skills
Professional, with strong teamwork skills
Curious and motivated
Solution-oriented problem solver
Adept at time management and handling shifting priorities
This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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