Saatchi & Saatchi

Manager, Planning

Saatchi & Saatchi • $80K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of digital media planning experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in project prioritization and organization
  • Solid understanding of media fundamentals
  • Demonstrated training and leadership abilities
  • Energetic and innovative approach to planning

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end communications planning and project management
  • Translate marketing objectives into actionable communication plans
  • Oversee daily operations and manage Associate(s)
  • Research and identify insights to enhance media products
  • Act as primary client contact for stewardship requests
  • Prepare and present comprehensive communication plans
  • Foster strong relationships with partner agencies and implementation teams
  • Train and develop Associate(s) for career growth and performance

Benefits

  • Frequent client interaction and ownership of integrated plans
  • Opportunity for cross-media integration leadership
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Collaborative work environment with implementation teams
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
The Manager, Strategy (Planning) is the primary, day-to-day lead for end-to-end communications planning. They are responsible for translating marketing/digital media objectives into communication plan development action steps and managing the Associate(s) through various projects. The Manager is the primary point of contact for clients on stewardship requests and is responsible for having a firm grasp of both strategic and functional media knowledge. They should be ready/able to step in and handle situations when the Associate Director is not available.

This role offers frequent client contact, ownership of the integrated plan, and the opportunity to lead project management and cross-media integration.
  • Assists Associate Director with all aspects of digital media plan development/recommendations
  • Interprets communications/digital media strategy and translates into communication planning action steps
  • Oversees/manages Associate(s) and day-to-day operation of all media activity
  • Demonstrate initiative by researching and identifying valuable information/insights to improve media product
  • Fully embraces Connections that Captivate and uses as guiding principles for all media/communication recommendations
  • Determines and supervises the best possible implementation of all approved communication plans and projects
  • Acts as primary point of contact for client stewardship requests
  • Learns and understands all phases of the clients' marketing objectives and provides media recommendations to deliver against these objectives
  • Understands all proprietary research tools/processes and applies learning during communication planning
  • Prepares and presents communication plans, as needed, including objectives, strategy, rationale, and all backup materials
  • Establishes strong working relationship with partner agencies (where/when applicable), delivering a seamless communications process
  • Demonstrates agility via multitasking multiple brands, strategic development and plan stewardship, management of Associate(s)
  • Develops collaborative working relationship with all implementation teams, ensuring they fully understand brand communication objectives/strategies
  • Trains and develops Associate(s), including:
    • Effective level of delegation
    • Managing group dynamics/relationships between Associate(s)
    • Establishes and demonstrates strong leadership skills
    • Evaluates performance of Associate(s) via PMP process, including assisting in the establishment of the cascading goals
    • Checks work of Associate(s) to ensure accuracy
    • Identifies opportunities for Associate(s) career development
  • Participates in MDS Training offerings
  • A minimum of 3 years of digital media planning experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and organize projects for self and Associate(s)
  • Excellent understanding of media fundamentals
  • Demonstrates ability in training and leadership capability
  • Provides an energy level that brings new and exciting ideas to the planning function

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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Industry
Media
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