Supervisor, Media Strategy

Starcom Mediavest Group (SMG) architects connected human experiences to create value for our clients through precision marketing, content and technology solutions. Ranked the number one global media network by Ad Age, SMG partners with the world's leading marketers and more digital disruptor brands than any other agency network. With 8,000 employees and 110 offices worldwide, SMG's network includes our three agency brands Starcom, Mediavest and Spark. At Starcom Mediavest Group, we’re about muc

Let’s be honest –in this industry, sometimes we complicate things that should be simple. Here’s the bottom line: We want you to join us if you know how to and are truly passionate about guiding marketers on how to best connect their brands with people. It doesn’t get much simpler than that. At Starcom, we have a unique approach and provide the support to help you do this. In fact, our approach is built on creating the space for ideas that lead to smart work, and Starcom is built to celebrate and develop YOUR ideas. Our clients are some of the world’s biggest and boldest marketers. So, if you like what you’ve read so far, and want to work for a company that values diversity and community outreach, has perks like free soda in the office and product discounts and is known for its industry-renowned training program, keep reading.

* You will get to know your client’s business inside and out, including the industry and your client’s competitors. You will use your knowledge to determine advertising and media needs. * You will focus your efforts on media strategy, investment, and/or a combination of both working in a specialty area. * You won’t be in it alone. You will work with some of the best Associate Media Directors and Media Directors in the business to create and execute a communications plan for your brand. * You will interact with the client on a day-to-day basis and work with other Starcom team members to ensure your team’s media strategies are executed successfully throughout the year. * You will lead and help develop one or more Media Associates.

* You have a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred. If you don’t have a Bachelor’s degree, we’ll take 8+ years of experience with media planning, buying and management instead. You have been working in media planning, buying and management for 3+ years with progressive levels of responsibility. * You write and speak well, and have a knack for sharing complicated ideas in a simple, understandable way. * You deliver rock star presentations and you’re ready to negotiate to get the job done right. * You play well with others, you can juggle multiple projects at once and even under pressure you can deliver high quality work within tight deadlines. (Maybe you even function best under pressure, which works for us.) * You like the idea of coming to work in jeans, finding free food whenever you want it and working with a group of fun, smart, and passionate people. * You’re already active in the kinds of digital gadgets and communities that are changing our business. You have a passion for tablets, smartphones, social networks, instant messaging, widgets, apps, blogs and whatever is new and life-changing, and want to find ways to make them work for brands. * You think critically, analyze everything and look for unconventional solutions to problems. You like to speak up with new ideas, and help carry out the smart ideas of others. You can analyze a set of numbers and you are proficient in math. You know how (or are eager to learn how) to utilize media research. * You know how to use media systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * Pharma background preferred * Strong digital background * Minimal travel.