Director Media Operations

Agency:

Omd

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Operations

Job Description:

The Director, Media Operations will partner with the broader operations team, and OMD account team to uncover, develop + execute efficiencies in team process and platform workflows.The ideal candidate is dynamic, detail oriented, and results driven. They should have a passion for and understanding of sneaker culture, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment that delivers multiple campaigns based on the evolving goals of the client. From a day-to-day perspective, the candidate will be responsible for delivering new ideas + spaces that bring brand heat and cultural relevance, managing the process from idea to execution.As part of a fully integrated team, this role requires excellent communication and project management skills, a strong understanding of investment tools and process, site tagging and best practice.We’re looking for someone who loves to teach, is quick to adapt, methodical in their approach, and who brings solutions with smiles. Collaboration, an open mind, and multi-functional coordination are key in this position. You like to manage people, and grow teams that are collaborative, effective and efficient. You would be critical to the operations team’s goal to set and govern process, and your ability to provide solutions to the problems brought to your attention will be critical in achieving the team’s goals. Must HavesAdvanced experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointPivot tables, web queries, advanced functionsDemonstrates strong attention to detailExperience and understanding of Media Operations – processes and workflowsExperience and understanding of campaign management platforms including advanced knowledge of – Media Ocean (PRISMA, DDS), Google Campaign Manager (CM360), Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and Programmatic DSPs (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo)Experience and understanding in working with Ad Operations and Trafficking teamsAt least 6-8 Years of relative media experience; proficiency in digital or ad operations is a plus Comfortable working with budgets and numerical valuesBudget/pacing and billing in an agency environmentExceptional organizational skills, applied through an ability to manage multiple projects at onceConfidence in analyzing and acting on media dataNice to HavesBuying experience on an Agency Investment team – any channelExperience setting up Campaigns/Packages/Placements in Media Ocean’s buyer workflowFamiliarity with business intelligence tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Datorama, and PowerBIFamiliarity with planning tools such as Plan It or Media ToolsFamiliarity with project management tools like HIVE and SmartsheetsPreviously worked with Offshore Teams in any location, in any capacityUnderstanding of Financial Operations workflows and/or agency billing processResponsibilities:Creating and delivering on the vision of the media ops organization Lead account team to drive rapid development of processes, standards, and innovative solutions Serve as the day-to-day client lead for all BAU needs Proactively partner and lead across global/regional/local market team peers to facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and feedback channels as required Lead for defining and managing technology-driven processes that enable efficient resource and time management to drive effective and efficient media buying & management, globally Drive and share the vision for ad/mar tech evolution for the client brands, globally Provide expertise across data sources to drive development of governance solutions (processes, technologies, etc.) to ensure visibility to goals and requirements across reputation, brand, financial, efficiency, and execution requirements Support the broader OMD team in implementing the planning process, while ensuring alignment with other cross-functional agency teams and client partnersDrive rapid development of processes, standards and innovative solutionsDrive and share the vision for tech evolution for the client brandAccountable for timely delivery of critical initiatives and rolling out new standardsWork closely with team members across Operations, Planning and Digital teams to ensure smooth and productive cross-team collaborationMaintain an understanding of all current projects (across planning, marketing science, digital and investment teams) Develop and implement consistency across the LOBs within documents, templates and process.Coordinate inputs from appropriate parties, and ensuring the team meets deadlinesWork in tandem with key team members to track and manage team assignments and workloadSupport Team onboarding process in partnership with hiring managerHelp support budget and campaign tracking documents and other key workflow materials and processes on an ongoing basis and issue to monthly.Ensure that all campaigns comply with OMD and the client’s Legal requirements and fully leverage pricing and added value benefits from agency negotiationsRegular Status Meetings/Con Calls – taking minutes when needed; ensuring all team members are on track with follow-upsDefine, determine, collect and distribute best practices & best thinking from around the teamAd hoc troubleshooting when requested by the team to ensure functionality, proper tag fires, correct variable mapping, and eventsProvide guidance and support to Dev teams on migration to new technologies and offerings from partners, such as server-side taggingFacilitate QA of in-platform data flows (e.g. Meta, TTD etc.) based on client site pixel implementationCollaborate with Client Marketing team to communicate pixel update internally and submit requests New York: $145,000.00-$170,000.00

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