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$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Initiative Business Overview We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. We make a promise to our people that we double down on seeing, celebrating & elevating all the things that make you, uniquely you. And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career. There are four I’s in Initiative and these represent our core values and behaviors. INDIVID[YOU]ALITY – you bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day. INSTINCT – you’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action – shit happens when you’re around. IMPACT! – you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large. IMAGINATION – your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, makes us THE create media agency in the world. Position Overview Join a leading entertainment brand at the forefront of a rapidly evolving landscape spanning Linear TV, Cable, Streaming, Sports, and Award Shows. In this dynamic role, you’ll drive omni-channel strategies that keep clients culturally relevant and impactful across diverse audiences, while analyzing multi-platform viewership and streaming subscription growth. Working with the brand’s full portfolio, you’ll collaborate in a fast-paced environment that values data-driven insights, testing, and innovation. Ideal candidates bring a passion for TV and pop culture, a collaborative, resourceful mindset, strong analytical skills, and a readiness to dive in and support wherever needed. Unique to this account, the team will gain valuable client exposure and play a critical role in building trusted relationships. As Director, Communications Design you are designing the blueprint for cultural ideas to spread through communications planning excellence, integration and growth performance on your clients and brands. In your role you are translating the communications strategy into the actionable idea platform (in junction with creative partners) that will deliver behavioral change at all connection points. Creating innovative connections that grow brands is a passion for you. You will partner with the Strategy team on the Connections Architecture and utilize your experience & skills to manage the design of fully integrated communications plans across owned, earned, and paid connections. You work closely with the analytics leads to identify appropriate audience and data strategies to unlock growth. You lead the relationship with SBUs and client agencies roster throughout the design stages and work with the Partnerships team in evaluating & selecting the right partners, and appropriate spends across the Communications Design blueprint. Responsibilities · Oversee client education program around communications design relevant marketplace trends. · Present the communications design idea and recommendation to the client in collaboration with Client Leadership, Strategy and Partnerships · Oversee the day-to-day requirements and workflow of the client as it relates to Communications Design outputs, in consultation with Client Leads · In charge of the communications design brief deployment and relevant stakeholder engagement (Specialty Business Units, partnerships, partner agencies, media) · Lead ideation sessions and curate outcomes · Develop the communications idea all connections will help unlock · Effectively design communications architecture and ecosystem delivery across Owned, Earned, Shared, Paid (OESP) for your clients. Within the team, must ensure communications plans move far beyond paid, and are unified by a clear idea and communications behavior · Integrate Specialty Business Units activities within every relevant brief, in line with business goals · Implement communications design deliverables as part of client business development & growth strategy Required Skills and Experience · Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content) · Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports · Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with senior clients, colleagues, and vendors · Strong time management and organizational skills · Experience/involvement in new business planning and strong presentations skills · Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) · Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degree Desired Skills and Experience · 8+ years relevant experience with 4+ years of experience managing or developing staff · Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment · Proven problem-solving ability · Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure We See You At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community. We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed. We See You at IPG Mediabrands. Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications. Employment Transparency It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com. About IPG Mediabrands IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at Seniority level

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