Director, Client Solutions & Planning

Job Description We are looking for a Director, Integrated Media Planning. You will join a supportive team and work with a client that sees us as a true partner. You will serve in an important leadership role, reporting directly into our Group Director, Media Planning. The role requires strong knowledge of the media space (Traditional and Digital media) and the ability to demonstrate this knowledge through client-facing communications and the use of media research and systems. This role is hybrid; employees are required to work from the office in downtown Chicago three days per week. Responsibilities Understanding of all media channels and experience coordinating across multiple media disciplines with a heavy focus on TV/CTV/Social/Digital 8+ years of experience with upper funnel media awareness campaigns Coordinate with multi-channel teams to design modern, strategic and thoughtful integrated media plans across a myriad of awareness-based channels (TV, CTV, Video, Social, Programmatic and Audio) Comfort overseeing and communicating directly with clients on questions and media plans Evaluate timelines and manage daily deliverables Experience analyzing competitive landscapes, pulling reports using agency tools and compiling insights Manage a large Media Budget and Flowchart Guide media channel selection and forward think on new opportunities Qualifications 8+ years of total experience in a large agency setting 8+ years of media planning and buying experience in the TV, CTV, Social and digital landscape 8+ years of experience with Media Ocean, DDS, Nielsen Ad Intel, Pathmatics, Media Tools, Web Analytics, Ad Servers, Media Research tools 3+ years of experience of leading multiple levels of direct reports in a large agency setting Understanding of planning sponsorship campaigns on a national level Experience promoting collaborative relationships with other teams Experience working on large entertainment clients Comfortable working with budgets/numbers and an understanding of mathematical concepts Benefits Medical, vision, and dental insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance 401k Flexible paid time off At least 15 paid holidays per year Paid sick and safe leave Paid parental leave The annual salary range for this position is $94,000 - $152,375. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Location Chicago Brand Dentsu X Time Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co