Media Supervisor, Strategy and Planning

• Leadership role in client relationship, presentations, media strategy development and plan execution • Team leader who proactively manages across all departments and multiple clients while maintaining flexibility to meet individual client priorities and goals • Primary point of contact for clients on planning, execution, stewardship, POVs and other ad hoc requests • Leader and primary strategic architect for the entire integrated media plan across digital and traditional media channels: CTV, linear TV, video, online audio, pDOOH/OOH, programmatic, and terrestrial raio • Understand client goals and objectives and translate them into actionable and measurable media strategies and tactical plans • Deep dive into hyperlocal research and all available data and boil it down to relevant and actionable insights • Lead the team in developing media plans that use these insights to address client challenges and identify innovative strategies & tactics to drive growth • Clearly and succinctly communicate the plan to client • Oversee the execution of campaigns from beginning to end • Understand and foster referral opportunities from client relationships • Provide strategic direction to new/opportunistic clients • Monitor budgets to ensure pacing to annual business goals • Project management of multiple projects: • Understand processes, workflow and lead times • Develop timelines for each project and steps in the process • Assign projects to internal individuals/groups and monitor • Schedule kick-off meetings and frequent check-ins to ensure project is delivered on time - with excellence • Ensure team is functioning efficiently & effectively • Staff development & mentoring • Provide direct oversight, management, leadership and guidance to team of Strategist(s) and/or Assistant Strategist(s) • Develop and guide work priorities for team members based on client needs • Lead staff in growth and talent development • Remain knowledgeable about industry news, trends, and innovation to inform and further enhance knowledge of the media industry • Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising communications, or related field • 4-6 years minimum experience across several channels & platforms (local, national, digital, traditional) and client service experience • 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory role with the ability to delegate authority and responsibility • Experience with using data to generate insights and rationalize plan strategy • Must have experience in both strategic and functional multimedia knowledge and strategic planning experience across all media types & platforms • A great storyteller with the ability to take complex quantitative data to present and sell new ideas • Effective time management as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong organizational skills demonstrated in the ability to multi-task and meet conflicting priorities as well as successfully manage the teams’ day-to-day tasks • Proven ability to build strong relationships (internal/external) that lead to business growth • Travel required as dictated by needs of clients and scheduled conferences (when travel safely permitted) • Advanced Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel • Experience with the following syndicated data & tools & planning systems: Scarborough, competitive spending tools, SQAD, DoMedia, Guideline/MediaTools, Strata/SBMS, and Nielsen NOVUS is an independent local media planning and buying agency. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. Novus Media is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.