Designer

Communications Designer, GlobalAs a Communications Designer, Global you are an important part of the creation of the most appropriate communications plan for your client to achieve their business goals. You are responsible for helping to strategize, produce and make sense of the key media, consumer and market intelligence required to your clients' connections plan. You have a passion for brands, media and ideas, and within the team are considered the go-to-person on the latest news and innovations going on in media.In this role, you will develop, recommend, execute, and evaluate digital media plans from inception to completion with moderate oversight from the Manager. The Communications Designer should be able to work fairly independently once given project parameters, goals and budgets to develop a sound recommendation with clear rationale.ResponsibilitiesContributor to impactful communications plan development to meet client needs and deliver communications ideaAttend regular client status meetings, creative statuses and maintain on-going rapportAnalyze and provide clients with research data and media/marketing information; including real-time opportunities to ensure our clients are remaining competitiveProvide communications and audience intelligence and data inputs through the application of syndicated and proprietary systems for communications design goal setting and decision makingProvide partner selection recommendation and justification designed to deliver on client KPI's using the most sophisticated use of data and analytics, via multi-faceted, strategic partnerships, while delivering maximum strategic value and efficiencyDevelop the RFPs and oversee the submission process with media partnersDevelop industry and partner POV's with Manager's oversightOversee all production timelines, creative development and creative hand-offs to ensure campaign launches on time and without issueEvaluate partner proposals, negotiate plan details, develop plan and ultimately present plan recommendations to internal stakeholders and clientsOversee campaign implementation, optimization, and performance of campaign activities including authorizations, IO's, budgets, creative, reporting and the billing and reconciliation processManage all partner specific budget allocation, optimization, media partnership programs and added value detailsRequired Skills and ExperienceExperience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher/vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skillsStrong time-management and organizational skillsRequired PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degreeDesired Skills and Experience1+ years of experience in a digital media planning/buying position at an advertising/media agencyProven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendorsExperience analyzing data and market researchExperience delegating assignments to junior staffWage and BenefitsWe offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.Employment TransparencyIt is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.