About Us:
Founded in 2001, Media Storm (www.mediastorm.biz) is a strategic media and marketing agency with roots in entertainment and an innovative model that's redefining service and strategy. We're committed to providing our clients with unparalleled results by creating brand interactions that enable consumers to move beyond passive observation and into active participation with those brands. The agency's client list includes broadcast, cable, consumer electronics and film properties including The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Flip, FX, Food Network, Fox, NBC Universal, Showtime and 20th Century Fox. Since our inception, we have successfully challenged the mainstream agency model using our expertise in entertainment marketing to create experiences for our clients' brands that become part of the cultural vernacular, extending their brand leverage and unlocking their full potential and value.

We are growing our West Coast office and looking for a Strategic Plannng Supervisor that has studio account experience. The Planning Supervisor will work closely WITH the buying teams and participate in client management and plan development.

Strategic Capabilities:

§ Oversee development of program strategies and analyses for clients (i.e. target audience recommendations, timing / scheduling strategy, etc.)

§ Responsible for management of assigned accounts within the Planning department; typically this includes the management of industry / category knowledge, media planning recommendations, negotiations / implementations and analysis

§ Well versed in broadcast, print, OOH, radio and new media

§ Articulates departmental view on media strategy tactics and execution

§ Run reach frequency reports

§ Interpret results and ensure dialogue with client and internal team to optimize future objectives

Client Service:

§ Maintain client contact to provide guidance in plan executions and identify issues

§ Serve as day-to-day contact with Manager and Coordinator level clients

§ Manages client expectations about upcoming presentations and deliverables

§ Assume ownership of client questions and issues related to all media

Supervisory:

§ Work closely with account teams to ensure media plans are strategically aligned with other media elements as they relate to client needs

§ Control and track budgets per campaign / client

§ Maintain substantial role in management of department resources across accounts

Qualifications:

§ Bachelor Degree preferred

§ 4+ years of management experience required

§ In-depth understanding of media planning, strategy, negotiation, implementation and performance analysis

§ Strong command of media research tools (MRI and NPower)

§ Familiarity with Strata Broadcast Systems preferred, but not required

§ Excellent communication, time management and problem solving skills

To be considered for this position, please apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MEDIASTORM&cws=1&rid=67