What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Planning position at Infinite Roar?
Company Description
Agile as a Lion, Powerful as the Pride
Infinite Roar is a full-service, brand-building, modern media powerhouse, seamlessly combining the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global leader.
Fiercely devoted to partnering with ambitious brands driven by an insatiable hunger for growth, we harness the immense power of the Publicis Media Network to drive better outcomes overnight.
At Infinite Roar, we’re driven by the exhilaration of the hunt and the triumph of the catch, all the while serving as faithful guardians of your brand.
Overview
Manager, Media Planning
Infinite Roar is a full-service, brand-building, modern media powerhouse, seamlessly combining the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global leader
Fiercely devoted to partnering with ambitious brands driven by an insatiable hunger for growth, we harness the immense power of the Publicis Media network to drive better outcomes at scale.
Under the direction of dynamic leaders with hands-on experience helping disruptor and challenger brands make outsized noise in the market, Infinite Roar delivers boutique service and insights alongside world-class buying clout, research and tools, and results. Our people are what sets us apart, and we embody a culture where you are seen, heard, valued and appreciated.
The Data, Tech, Analytics, Audience and Insights (DTAI) team at Infinite Roar is at the core of everything that we do. We empower all other teams through a relentless focus on data & transparency, and empower the creation of best-of-breed strategy, innovation and activation across Infinite Roar’s entire portfolio. This diverse team of data and marketing technology specialists have deep expertise in the ever-changing universe of ad tech, data management, data-driven marketing, and enables a data-first strategy throughout our vast ecosystem of tools and capabilities, enabling automation and scale across our integrated media approach.
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.
Role Objectives
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be March 1, 2025
Agile as a Lion, Powerful as the Pride
Infinite Roar is a full-service, brand-building, modern media powerhouse, seamlessly combining the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global leader.
Fiercely devoted to partnering with ambitious brands driven by an insatiable hunger for growth, we harness the immense power of the Publicis Media Network to drive better outcomes overnight.
At Infinite Roar, we’re driven by the exhilaration of the hunt and the triumph of the catch, all the while serving as faithful guardians of your brand.
Overview
Manager, Media Planning
- 35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago IL
- Full-time
Infinite Roar is a full-service, brand-building, modern media powerhouse, seamlessly combining the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global leader
Fiercely devoted to partnering with ambitious brands driven by an insatiable hunger for growth, we harness the immense power of the Publicis Media network to drive better outcomes at scale.
Under the direction of dynamic leaders with hands-on experience helping disruptor and challenger brands make outsized noise in the market, Infinite Roar delivers boutique service and insights alongside world-class buying clout, research and tools, and results. Our people are what sets us apart, and we embody a culture where you are seen, heard, valued and appreciated.
The Data, Tech, Analytics, Audience and Insights (DTAI) team at Infinite Roar is at the core of everything that we do. We empower all other teams through a relentless focus on data & transparency, and empower the creation of best-of-breed strategy, innovation and activation across Infinite Roar’s entire portfolio. This diverse team of data and marketing technology specialists have deep expertise in the ever-changing universe of ad tech, data management, data-driven marketing, and enables a data-first strategy throughout our vast ecosystem of tools and capabilities, enabling automation and scale across our integrated media approach.
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.
Role Objectives
- Assists the team lead 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
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be March 1, 2025
