Planner Job in Chicago 60611, Illinois Us
The Media Planner is responsible for managing the daily activities on client accounts. This position enhances client relationships by providing effective leadership and excellent client service.
- Manage the day-to-day planning and implementation activities for an account or group of accounts.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of all media plans.
- Verify all authorizations and budgets.
- Oversees Media Coordinator's job duties and provides input to Media Supervisor on their performance.
- Coordinate all Initiative efforts on behalf of the client including Buying and other specialized services.
- Maintain responsive working relationship with client as well as with appropriate staff at client agencies and vendors.
- Operate as Initiative's liaison with client's advertising agency and other communication resources.
- Maintain contact and rapport with media suppliers on an as-needed basis.
- Compile and coordinate research data and media/marketing information, analyzes data and issues and reports information to clients.
- Generate and maintain client masters.
- Oversee electronic job orders, print insertions and manage quality controls.
- Responsible for the collection of past due Account Receivables.
- Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors
- 2 - 4 years experience in a jr. level account position at Initiative or an advertising/media agency
- Proven leadership ability
- 1+ years experience in managing or developing a staff preferred
- 2+ years proven traditional planning skills and knowledge of research tools and resources
If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=1307248-1789-572