Account Supervisor - Media Planning & Buying

M&C Saatchi Group

$90K — $100K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in digital media planning with focus on performance media and client servicing
  • Experience in developing cross-channel media strategies including display, search, and social
  • Proficient in AdTech tools, DSPs, and ad measurement with understanding of targeting
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to derive actionable insights from data
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for influencing clients
  • Proven organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently
  • Experience with influencers/creators is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for clients, fostering relationships and ensuring retention
  • Develop media strategies that align with client objectives and audience targeting
  • Oversee creation of media plans, performance reports, and campaign insights
  • Manage execution of media plans across various platforms and partners
  • Analyze campaign performance and identify optimization opportunities
  • Mentor and guide junior account team members
  • Collaborate with creative and analytics teams to ensure campaign alignment
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advise clients on strategic navigation

Benefits

  • 20 vacation days along with a competitive 401k match
  • Early closures on Fridays during summer months
  • 11 annual bank holidays plus time off during Christmas to New Year
  • Flexible work arrangements, including work from home options
  • Opportunity for travel for client meetings
Full Job Description
About the role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Account Supervisor to lead performance media campaigns for key clients. As part of the Account team, you'll be responsible for managing client relationships and supporting the implementation, maintenance and delivery of paid media campaigns across various channels and platforms, including search, social, programmatic and display.

This role requires a highly organized individual who can thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment while managing multiple client projects. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for digital innovation. We're looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a key client contact, working closely with the Account Director to nurture client relationships and drive long-term retention
  • Develop integrated media strategies that align with clients' business objectives and target audiences
  • Lead the development of client deliverables, including media plans, quarterly business reviews, campaign insights, and performance reports
  • Oversee the execution of media plans across media partners - e.g. paid search, social, programmatic, and direct publishers
  • Analyze campaign performance to uncover trends and provide recommendations for optimizations
  • Manage and mentor junior account team members, guiding their professional growth and development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, analytics, and platform specialists to align on strategies and deliver campaigns
  • Proactively seek testing opportunities and improvement within client campaigns, demonstrating a commitment to driving continuous performance and account growth
  • Stay informed on industry trends and platform updates, advising clients on their impact and providing guidance on how to navigate challenges

You'll bring:
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in digital media planning with an emphasis on performance media and client servicing. Agency experience is required
  • Proven track record in developing cross-channel strategies, including display, search, and social. CTV, Audio, and DOOH is a plus
  • Ability to connect media planning to cultural trends and audience behaviors to increase campaign relevance
  • Familiarity with AdTech, including DSPs, social ad platforms, and ad measurement tools, with an understanding of targeting and attribution capabilities
  • Highly numerate with expertise in interpreting data and translating into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence clients and internal teams
  • Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Collaborative team player and a positive attitude
  • Experience working with influencers and creators is a plus

What you'll get:
  • Salary Band: $90,000 - $100,000 per year DOE
  • Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k match
  • Summer Fridays: we aim to stop working at 3:00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
  • Holiday Break: 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year's Eve
  • Flexible working and WFH opportunities - two days per week in the NY office required
  • Potential travel for client on-site visits

All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role

Applications. will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you are advised to apply promptly.

Group company M+C Saatchi Performance Locations Los Angeles, New York

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