Manager, Planning

We are looking to add a Manager, Media Planner to our team working on an automotive brand. Most of the team is based in Greater Detroit, MI and meets in person about once per week. You will report to the Associate Director, Media Planner. You will join a supportive team and work with a client that sees us as a true partner.

You will get to demonstrate your working knowledge of full- funnel cross- channel media planning in both the Traditional & Digital spaces. Some requirements/ responsibilities include:

Understanding of media channels and experience coordinating across multiple media disciplines

Coordinate with creative agencies on creative assets and accounts needs

Coordinate with multi-channel teams to design modern, strategic and thoughtful integrated media plans across a myriad of channels

Comfort overseeing and communicating directly with clients on questions and media plans

Help evaluate timelines and manage daily deliverables

Experience w/ analyzing competitive landscapes, pulling reports using agency tools and compiling insights

Manage a large Media Budget and Flowchart

Guide media channel selection and forward think on new opportunities

Qualifications

2+ years of media planning experience

2+ years of experience with media tools such as Media Ocean, DDS, Nielsen Ad Intel, Pathmatics, Media Tools, Web Analytics, Ad Servers, Media Research tools

Experience promoting collaborative relationships with other teams

Comfortable working with budgets/numbers and an understanding of mathematical conceptsDesired, NOT Required:

Experience Managing/ Mentoring 2+ junior teammates

Experience working in a large agency setting

Understanding of planning sponsorship campaigns on both a national and local level

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $62,400 - $83,375 Salary is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit

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About dentsu

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in more than 110 markets, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

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