Company Overview:
MindShare is the global media investment management company with billings in excess of $19 billion (source: RECMA, 2004). The MindShare network consists of 98 offices in 73 countries, throughout the USA , Latin America, Europe, Middle East , and Asia Pacific.
MindShare provides clients with fully integrated media communications strategies that draw on the expertise of dedicated specialists in such areas as planning, programming, consumer insights, media metrics, digital media, and non-traditional media. This year, MindShare agencies in such markets as the US , Asia, and Europe have been ranked by leading trade publications as the top performing agencies in their markets.
MindShare offers core services in strategic planning and negotiation, in addition to specialist services in research and insight, digital, events, sponsorship, econometrics and analytics.
This structure means that we can offer clients customized solutions that match their structure and requirements, nationally, regionally, or globally.
Job Overview:
The Media Planning Supervisor manages all day to day planning/client service activity. The Media Supervisor provides media planning recommendations internally and directly to the client. The Planning Supervisor oversees preparation of media plans and other deliverables, and supervises media plan implementation. The Media Planning Supervisor is also in charge of supervising the Media Planners and Assistants in executing media plans.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Associate Planning Director in creating media plans, strategically and efficiently
- Assist the Associate Planning Director in setting overall direction for program planning and negotiating strategies
- Initiate creative and business building ideas
- Oversee plan negotiations and media team activities
- Magnify the buying power of every dollar spent
- Maintain status reports to ensure efficient workflow in order to meet deadlines and write reports of key meetings
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications
- 5 - 7 years experience in media planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
- Strong negotiating skills and excellent attention to detail
- Strong relationship building skills which include maintaining positive client relationships
