Associate Director, Planning

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. 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Media and/or related field Minimum 6 years of experience in integrated media planning. Expertise in developing fully integrated media strategies and plans, with emphasis on local media (broadcast, digital, and social) Auto category experience preferred Experience working in a cross-functional team environment Ability to make operational and investment recommendations and decisions Passionate and eager to improve processes and workstreams High level of proficiency in Account Management and client service. Experience developing close relationships and serving as a valuable partner to the client. Excellent presentation and written communication skills Ability to manage, track, and clearly report complex budgets. Responsibilities Be responsive, accountable, and detailed-oriented as a primary client relationship holder Present media plans, analyses, strategic recommendations and other deliverables to clients Maintain complex monthly budget and billing documents and deliver clear, client-facing documents to facilitate client approvals. 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 products created by team of direct reports Provide higher level of insight and analysis to campaign performance. Draw insights and actions from data to advance the client’s business forward 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 Maintain communication and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders – clients, partner agencies, peers, etc. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits. Compensation Range

$70,000—$125,000 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. Review Our Recruitment Privacy Notice