What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Strategy position at PHD?
PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation has seen us grow from a challenger agency in the UK, to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. We combine the latest industry insight with the best creative minds to produce planning innovation and create award-winning work for some of the world’s largest advertisers. Finding a better way is our ethos and sums up how we approach everything – from a new client brief to the way we work.
Overview
The Associate Director, Strategy is accountable for the planning, implementation and tracking of media plans. They partner with the Director to set the strategic tone and direction for planning deliverables. The Associate Director also assists in the development of any important plans, projects, or presentations to the client. In addition, a strong working knowledge of the media space, including digital media and available media research. As a steppingstone to leadership, the Associate Director is responsible for managing a planning team, including skills development, evaluating performance, and supporting growth.
Qualifications
Compensation Range
$110,000—$140,000 USD
This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
PHD is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Overview
The Associate Director, Strategy is accountable for the planning, implementation and tracking of media plans. They partner with the Director to set the strategic tone and direction for planning deliverables. The Associate Director also assists in the development of any important plans, projects, or presentations to the client. In addition, a strong working knowledge of the media space, including digital media and available media research. As a steppingstone to leadership, the Associate Director is responsible for managing a planning team, including skills development, evaluating performance, and supporting growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Media and/or related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in media planning that involves broadcast and OOH planning
- Deep experience working in and leading integrated team
- Experience with innovative or custom program development
- Ability to make operational and investment recommendations and decisions
- Be passionate and want to lead and inspire a team of soldiers
- Must love close relationships with clients and be able to identify and run towards the future and not simply deliver “the ask”
- High level of competency in Account Management and client service
- Professional presence; can lead a team by example
- Excellent presentation skills
- A thorough understanding of marketing communication channels (including digital)
- Provide excellent client service by being responsive, accountable, and detailed oriented
- Present media plans, post analyses, and other deliverables to clients
- Manage, mentor, and motivate direct reports to encourage their professional development while providing daily supervision and guidance
- Manage workflow, deadlines, and interactions with strategy team, creative partners, clients, and other external teams
- Responsible for all work product created by team of direct reports
- Provide higher level of insight and analysis to campaign performance - drawing insights and actions from data
- Set the tone and strategic direction of the team; built around growth and application of learnings
- Build sound strategic frameworks that ladder to client business goals
- Bring proactivity and leadership to the clients and the team
- Be the voice for creating great work
- Understand and direct multiple user touch points that can influence creative and messaging strategies
- Own consumer insights and inspire tactical representations of strong, clear media strategies
- Manage planning resources
- Maintain communication and develop strategic partnerships with key partners – clients, partner agencies, peers, etc.
Compensation Range
$110,000—$140,000 USD
This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
PHD is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Review Our Recruitment Privacy Notice
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000
