In this way, we ensure that our clients' most significant marketing assets - their brands - win in a changing world. Dentsu innovates the way brands are built for its clients through its world-class expertise and capabilities in media, customer relationship management and creative communications services. We are looking for a Director, Media Planning to join and strengthen our growing team.

The Director, Media Planning is both a management and agency leadership role. This individual may lead a planning group and be responsible for the overall supervision of assigned client business, as well as staff management and development. The role helps define the team's working style and is accountable for media planning operations and deliverables across assigned accounts and multiple media channels.

The Director, Media Planning also provides strategic leadership and possesses a deep understanding of all aspects of their clients’ businesses. Own the overall management of assigned client business (both traditional and digital) throughout the strategic planning, media planning, and implementation process. Develop strong partnerships with all agency service line leaders to ensure effective team resource management and compliance with contractual agreements.

Deliver best-in-class media planning, including innovative thinking and flawless execution. Lead the strategic media planning and execution process while mentoring and developing team members. Demonstrate the ability to leverage resources and insights to help guide clients’ marketing objectives in their respective markets (syndicated, proprietary,



and analyst data sources).

In collaboration with the network buying team, oversee and manage all media placements. Partner with agency leadership on the development and negotiation of annual client contracts and additional proposals, while managing account profitability.Ensure key information is communicated to the team regarding client issues, internal agency matters, account status changes, and other relevant developments. Minimum of 6 years of media planning experience, including progressive client management responsibilities; Strong experience in 360° media planning across traditional and digital channels.

Strategic thinker with a balanced analytical and creative approach to tactical planning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.

AI Disclosure: dentsu utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results.

We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Dentsu Media

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