Associate Director, Paid Search

Position OverviewWho you are: A paid media expert, you love developing innovative campaigns that challenge the digital norms and deliver outstanding results for your clients. You stay on top of the latest industry trends and enjoy bringing fresh ideas to your media plans and cross-discipline communications planning. You’re comfortable managing client relationships and thrive leading world-class social programs. As a natural mentor, you enjoy developing strong cross-functional teams, nurturing your staff so they reach their full potential.ResponsibilitiesServe as a resource for Managers, Sr. Associates, and Associates for advice and counsel as well as career development, training and motivating the teamRecommend targeted, innovative media vehicles consistent with client’s strategies and objectivesBecome an expert in the client’s business and builds trusted partnerships with all levels of clientsDevelop, document, and implement Paid search and social media best practices within client accounts; Stay on top of the latest digital trends, innovations, and opportunities.Oversee Asana for task management and team collaborationKey participant in strategic media planning and executionAccountable for oversight of team structure and all day-to-day operations within the team for Paid Search and Paid SocialRecognize and act on opportunities to grow businessDevelop, document, and implement Paid media best practices within client accountsResponsible for QA of initial campaign sell build outs (ensure tracking, budgets, audiences, creatives, and timing are correct)Oversee client budgets to ensure plans do not exceed Media Authorizations; Responsible for reporting budget plans and commissions to internal finance teamsMaster, identify and communicate trends in search and client industriesCreate and present case studies, POVs, etc.Experience analyzing multi-touch attribution reports (Nielsen, IRI, etc.)Analyze search planning budgets, of assigned accounts, to identify strengths and weaknesses and ensures proper financial allocationRequired Skills and ExperienceSubstantial experience in account management, planning, and/or performance media experienceLiaison between search and cross functional teams to help contribute towards a multi-channel approach/strategyAccountability for team development; this includes utilizing organizational tools such as L&D, creating internalVery strong experience in developing robust, creative, and innovative paid social / native advertising / content marketing programs – in excess of $1mm annuallyStrong understanding of cross channel planning, demonstrating strong coordination of digital and offline media efforts.Extensive experience writing and presenting relevant informationUnderstanding of marketing and communications process, and ability to execute streamlined processes across clients, media partners, and other agencies.Demonstrated ability to grow junior talent and help develop team skills / careersKnowledge of all search and social platforms a must. This includes understanding of buying & reporting within platforms at this level for QA and training for teamsAbility to multitask and handle other duties as assigned Desired Skills and ExperienceAgency experience preferredSubstantial managerial experience preferredTo the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-noticeFor US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.