Company DescriptionHi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com .Job DescriptionThis is a contract position with the potential for future full-time employment.This VP, Media serves as a key contact on small to mid-tier clients or teams with the Client Service team on larger clients. This person manages a team including Directors and AMD's and is responsible for strategic media discussions. Additionally, he/she shares in the responsibility of providing account leadership in partnership with the key subject matter expert (Media, Search, Data, SEO) to drive media and marketing solutions for clients. This role is a hybrid of a client service and account management role and works to bridge the strategic account relationship with the campaign strategy and execution being delivered by the team. Focused on delivery and organic growth.Core Craft Skills
Plans and buys media as needed; may include direct account and client service responsibilities.
Develops and maintains publisher relationships, including senior-level contacts; contributes to issue resolution between both parties.
Works cross-functionally with management team and client team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills/presence.
Solid financial acumen and business expertise.
Client Exposure
Manages one or more smaller accounts ($10+ million in total spend).
Provides marketing expertise, including online and offline strategy development for clients and client teams. Conversant about offline media and how digital fits.
Business Development
Actively contributes to new business efforts.
Team Leadership
Manages a staff of 10+ total team members, along with workflow and department capabilities in conjunction with the VP Media Director and senior leaders
Provides day-to-day functional management of media team, including recruiting, performance management, and plays an active role in training and mentoring.
Agency Leadership
Assists with interviewing, hiring and getting new Media team members up to speed.
Leads Media Training (basic knowledge, best practices, feedback and coaching to enable continuous improvement).
Fosters an environment of shared learning and acts as a trusted source of media information for agency and in client meetings.
Holds a strong partnership with the Insights Group; understands ad technologies and capabilities.
Understands all Razorfish products, tools and services.
Qualifications
10+ years of media planning or equivalent business experience; minimum 4+ years in online media preferred.
Experience in the beauty category
5+ years management experience.
Additional InformationThe Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we must offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness benefit offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual sick days, Volunteer Days, Holiday, and identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for 6 weeks a year (based on eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multipole affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.Compensation Range: $100 - $165/hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.The Company anticipates the application window for this job posting will end 3/1/24.
Full-time