Digital Planning Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title
Digital Planning Supervisor

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

Media Now Interactive, a division of DotDash Meredith provides a single point of contact for multiplatform, customized and targeted advertising. From research and strategy to implementation and analysis, Media Now Interactive offers a full suite of digital products and services as well a targeted integrated opportunities to efficiently and effectively reach audiences in select markets.

The Digital Planning Supervisor is responsible for development and presentation/positioning of accurate, well-researched, creative and cutting-edge media plans. The Digital Planning Supervisor is a client-facing role, as well as a leadership role that involves training and overseeing Digital Planners and Assistant Digital Planners. The supervisor will stay abreast of industry news and competitive sites. He/she will also thrive in an industry where clients need everything yesterday.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight %

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

25%
• Day-to-day support of digital sales team through development of media plans and decks for advertising proposals. Proposals must be accurate, creative, meet objectives, and submitted on time.

25%
• Oversee and assign all Digital RFPs submitted in Salesforce.
• Troubleshoot any issues during the planning phase.
• Assist with onboarding and roll out of new media partners and ad products.

25%
• Provide sell through support by joining client calls
• Communicate directly with clients and agencies regarding campaign details.

20%
• Works closely with digital marketing and integrated marketing on custom programs, both digital only and integrated with print.
• Liaise between departments: ad operations, digital marketing, integrated marketing, sales, and finance.
• Train and oversee Digital Media Planners.
• Train new Account Executives on media solutions and capabilities.

5%
• Analyze Salesforce trends to be incorporated into OmniPoint Planning & Buying – Recommended sites/targeting by target audience; Historical site costs & performance; Creative executions by industry; etc.
• Assist with onboarding and roll out of new media partners and ad products
• Assist with training new team members including media planners and sales
• All other duties as assigned.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field preferred (and/or equivalent, relevant work experience).

Experience:
• 3 - 4 years minimum work experience preferred; ideal candidate will have 2 year minimum agency, publisher, or digital media company experience.
• Management experience strongly preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be outgoing, organized, efficient, team player and a strategic thinker.
• Above average Excel and PowerPoint literacy proficiency.
• Proficient in digital media tools such as Omniture, Nielsen @Plan, ComScore, etc.
• Solutions oriented with a ''can-do'' attitude – someone who can think creatively and strategically, has strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and has an interest in digital media and learning about a multi-media brand.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time and priorities.

% Travel Required (Approximate): < 10%

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

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