Associate Media Director Job at Cramer-Krasselt in Chicago

Overview We’re looking for an Associate Media Director, a strategic leader and well-rounded marketer, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving problems, and collaborates across disciplines to create holistic campaign strategies with impact. Base pay range $105,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr About the role Responsible for leading the strategic media planning process, translating insights into actionable plan elements Collaborate closely across an integrated team of Account Management, Analytics, Insight and Strategy, and Creative teams to ensure the work is strategically aligned Plays a key role in forging strong client relationships with the ability to listen and understand client and business needs and manage expectations Sets the tone and support for the negotiation process Leads POV development and crafts presentations that demonstrate deep expertise and thought leadership Provides thoughtful feedback to their team members, using performance evaluation and internal process improvement for growth and motivation About you You have at least six years of multichannel media planning experience You’re digitally savvy and have experience working across all media channels including Video (Linear, Connected TV, OTT), Programmatic (Demand Generation), Search, Mobile, Paid Social and Custom Content You’re capable of authoring an insights-driven story around data results that informs planning decisions A strong communicator and storyteller with the ability to craft clear, cohesive, and engaging material Familiarity with media management tools including MediaOcean/Prisma, as well as MRI/Simmons, Mediatool Demonstrates a collaborative, team-first attitude and approach About C-K Cramer-Krasselt is one of the largest independent agencies in the U.S. with nearly $50 million in revenue - and more than 80% of that revenue comes from digital and social. We provide strategic branding, social, creative, digital, analytics, media strategy and investment, e-commerce, programmatic UX, influencer management and more. We are a fiercely interconnected team that thrives on pushing and being pushed. It’s how we create work that’s incisive and brave. Our belief system is clear and simple: Make Friends, Not Ads. Any agency can make an ad. Building an enduring human connection for a brand is harder—and much more important. It’s how we change behaviors and create long-term business value. It’s how we helped Porsche achieve more than a dozen years of record-breaking sales and how Corona beer became one of the top imports. We are competitive, relentless and inventive friends. We’re built better. We have the typical agency stuff – softball leagues, happy hours, beer fridges, game clubs, etc. – but we go beyond. We focus on professional development and provide tailored, comprehensive onboarding for new hires, a robust learning curriculum for all C-Kers, and an optional mentor program. We lead with transparency and host town halls to keep employees in the know. We have accessible leaders and managers who coach through real-time, continuous feedback. We’re here. Find Cramer-Krasselt on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and at c-k.com. Additional Information We currently work in the office three days a week to facilitate in-person collaboration and the value these relationships bring to managing, mentoring, teamwork and culture. We are also committed to providing an environment that allows for work/life balance, so C-Kers work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Compensation range at the time of posting: $105,000 to $120,000 annually. Individual compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications and experience of the applicant, and C-K reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time based on requirements of the position and level of responsibility. C-K offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision for employees and dependents including domestic partners; disability; 401(k) company match and profit sharing; and paid time off including parental leave. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Advertising and Marketing Industries Advertising Services and Marketing Services #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Cramer-Krasselt is one of the largest independent agencies in the U.S. with nearly $50 million in revenue . More than 80% of that revenue comes from digital and social . Responsible for leading the strategic media planning process, translating insights into actionable plan elements . En Español: Abstract Buscamos un director asociado de medios, líder estratégico y vendedor integral que prospere en un entorno acelerado, ama resolver problemas y colabora a través de disciplinas para crear estrategias holísticas de campaña con impacto. Rango salarial básico $105,000.00/year - $120,000.00 /year Sobre el papel Responsable de liderar el proceso estratégico de planificación mediática, traduciendo conocimientos en elementos accionables del plan Colaborar estrechamente a través de un equipo integrado de Gestión de Cuentas, Análisis, Intuición y Estrategia y equipos creativos para garantizar que el trabajo se alinee estratégicamente Juega un papel clave en la creación de relaciones sólidas con los clientes con la capacidad de escuchar y entender las necesidades y gestionar las expectativas de los clientes y empresas Establece el tono y apoyo al proceso de negociación Lidera el desarrollo de POV y presentaciones artesanales que demuestran una profunda experiencia y liderazgo pensativo Proporcione retroalimentación reflexiva a sus miembros del equipo, evaluación del rendimiento y mejora de procesos internos para tomar decisiones de crecimiento Y motivación Acerca de usted Usted tiene por lo menos seis años de experiencia en planificación multimedia multicanal Disfruta de resultados digitales y gestión de todos los canales de comunicación (LTTD), búsqueda de contenidos y diseño Conclusiones de contenido incluidas en el uso de herramientas inteligentes de almacenamiento de datos personalizadas y medios sociales (MediaCustomatic) Optometría o Cramatología, así como un enfoque informativa más amplio y capaz de trabajar en conjunto con las agencias de comunicación social, incluyendo: Con casi 50 millones de dólares en ingresos - y más del 80% de ese ingreso proviene de los medios digitales y sociales. Proporcionamos branding estratégico, social, creativo, digital, analítico, estrategia mediática e inversión, comercio electrónico, UX programático, gestión de influencers y mucho más. Somos un equipo fuertemente interconectado que prospera empujando y siendo impulsados. Así es como creamos trabajo incisivo y valiente. Nuestro sistema de creencias es claro e simple: Make Friends, no Ads. Cualquier agencia puede hacer un anuncio. Construir una conexión humana duradera para una marca es más difícily mucho más importante. Es cómo cambiamos comportamientos y creamos valor comercial a largo plazo. Información adicional Actualmente trabajamos en la oficina tres días a la semana para facilitar la colaboración en persona y el valor que estas relaciones aportan a la gestión, tutoría, trabajo de equipo y cultura. También estamos comprometidos con proporcionar un entorno que permita un equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal, por lo que los C-Kers trabajan remotamente los lunes y viernes.