Media Supervisor

Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media.

Media that isn’t freaking boring.

Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the bullshit that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

The role

The Media Supervisor directs the media team’s day-to-day activities on specific client account(s), ensuring execution and quality of media activities that support effective, innovative, and strategic solutions. Supervises, trains and supports Media Planners and Assistant Media Planners, ensuring quality control and that timeliness are met for all work products. Reports into account AMD/MD, overseen by GMDs.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities:

Team Development & Internal Communication

Supervises, coaches and supports Media Planners and/or Assistant Media Planners in day-to-day activities developing and executing media plans

Ensures deadlines are met and oversees quality control for all work products, ensuring all errors are caught and corrected.

Trains and develops Media Planners and/or Assistant Media Planners; interviews and hires, mentors and trains, allocates work, audits work, and conducts performance reviews

Provides media team with client perspectives, insights, goals and strategies

Communicates effectively with supervising GMD and/or MD, keeping him/her abreast of project status and flagging and elevating concerns

Sets a high bar for creativity, strategic rigor, and account management that inspires the team. Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results

Client & Account Management

Manages day-to-day expectations and communications with client. Establishes a true partnership in client’s business by gaining and maintaining a deep understanding of business needs and issues faced. Maintains a vocal, visible role in all major internal and client meetings.

Participates in developing long-term strategy plans that generate measurable results, with a focus on new and emerging media opportunities to help drive the clients’ and agency’s business. Ascertains client’s needs and key media challenges and recommends effective solutions.

Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.), monitoring progress and accuracy of all communication plans, assignments and projects.

Clearly identifies and communicates key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance.

Media Strategy & Landscape Expertise

Develops, writes, and assists the team in presenting media recommendations and POV’s.

Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact; seeks ways to merchandise media team’s work to client.

Cultivates excellent relations within the media sales community.

Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes).

Actively participates in new business pitches

Our Must-Haves

At least 4 years experience as a Media Planner in a media agency. Experience managing other team members (ie. assistant media planners, or planners) required.

Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients.

Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients with confidence.

A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.

Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationship with employees, vendors, clients, etc.

Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.

Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.

Analytical thinker with the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in writing.

Strong math and analytical skills, with a working comprehension of strategy development and required media math.

Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.

Skilled negotiator with a track record of open and fair negotiations.

Strong attention to detail.

Some travel and after hours and work required.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity. We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective. We take care of you.

Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.