Agency:

Initiative

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

Business Overview
Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE). Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.
Position SummaryWe are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Manager, Operations who will be responsible for working with the Global Operations Associate Director & Director, in operationalizing the rollout and management of several global projects for the US + INTL markets. In this role, this person will at times correspond directly with our local markets, as well as be responsible for coordinating with the other people and businesses within our Mediabrands network on various projects. In this position, the individual will also be heavily involved in various systems & tools, and will need strong Excel experience, using it for data compilation, analysis, visualization, & automation.
ResponsibilitiesCoordination with global team, and local markets, as needed
Ongoing, consistent support to ensure compliance of processes, within set rules, and proper use of systems on a Global level
Budget/finance management (via Media Tools) – facilitation of spend/impression reporting, flowchart issuances, audit deliverables, Orion savings, etc.
Reporting, Q/A hygiene process – connection point between analytics, planning, and investment teams to ensure seamless data review/pass, launch Q/A and data hygiene processes
Process documentation and operational enhancements – more formally document processes, create templates, and identify opportunities for operational improvements
Coordination of education sessions, enterprise level thought leadership and POVs
Competitive – coordinate and manage annual schedule of deliverables; ensure team is meeting deadlines
Agency relations – collaborate with agency partners to continuously improve ways of working
Help coordinate and manage day to day relationships with external partners (client + external agencies) and integrated internal teams across all SBUs
Management/ownership of key global process documents (recruitment trackers, weekly status, etc)

Required Skills & ExperienceFoundational knowledge of planning & investment processes – trafficking, billing, competitive, etc.
Strong Excel experience
Process oriented, operationally minded

Desired Skills & Experience3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Problem solver, curious about making work more efficient
Strong communicator, clear & concise delivery
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Preferred working knowledge of Mediatools

Wage and Benefits
We 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 posted below. 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 Transparency
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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.
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90,000.00 - 90,000.00

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Manager, Client Operations