Manager, Communications Design (Media Planning)

Agency:InitiativeJob Function:MediaJob Subfunction: Media Planning and BuyingJob Description:Business OverviewWe believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability.Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.We make a promise to our people that we double down on seeing, celebrating & elevating all the things that make you, uniquely you. And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career.There are four I’s in Initiative, and these represent our core values and behaviors:INDIVID[YOU]ALITY – you bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day.INSTINCT – you’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action – shit happens when you’re around.IMPACT! – you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large.IMAGINATION – your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, makes us THE create media agency in the world.Position SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic Manager, Communications Design/Planning to lead a high-performing team. As the Manager, Comms Design/Planning you will play a pivotal role in crafting context-rich analysis to inform decisions that drive impact across multiple Lines of Business.You will be responsible for leading workstreams (with the support of your Director and Group Director) that deliver innovative media strategies while ensuring seamless coordination across multiple stakeholders and crafting compelling stories that resonate with executive-level audiences.This is an excellent opportunity for a media expert who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative and high exposure environment. If you want to push the standard conventions of media planning, you have come to the right place. We work to shape the future state.ResponsibilitiesLead a dedicated media team in the development, execution, and optimization of multi-channel media strategies.Use data and analytics to drive strategic media planning and decision-making, ensuring connectivity across business goals, media choices and measurable KPIs.Collaborate across craft teams (strategy, planning, partnerships, business leadership) and external partners (media vendors, agencies, etc.) to build insightful, data-rich artifacts/presentations that inform big and small business decisions.Oversees centralized Budget Management efforts ensuring timely, accurate and consistent delivery on a recurring cadence.Deliver clear and concise performance reports and competitive analysis that connect context with results in a compelling narrative.Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure campaigns remain innovative and effective.Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on delivering excellence, growth, and development for team members.Required Skills & ExperienceExperience in Media Planning, Audience Insights, Analytics, Strategy or Communications disciplinesMedia planning skills must be sufficient and able to be taught to junior team membersAbility to delegate, develop and oversee direct reportsExcellent written, verbal communication and presentation skillsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Effortlessly detail-orientedProactively takes action to support the team with limited guidance when deadlines do not allow for tasks to be specifically broken downInitiative does not require candidates to have a college degreeDesired Skills & Experience4+ years relevant experience with 1+ years of experience in managing or developing staffCategory or audience experience as relevant per assignmentStrong time-management and organizational skillsProven problem-solving abilityComfortability organizing data and developing compelling graphsPatience and diligence deriving insights from data and craft both simple and complex narratives to fulfill a purpose or decision 80,000 - 90,000Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: For US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. SummaryLocation: Los Angeles, California, United States of AmericaType: Full time