Empower is full-service agency pushing the boundaries of media, creative, and performance. We empower brands to embrace the uncertainty of change and face their fears. We give them confidence in the outcomes we deliver by leaning into the mantra of "What If..." By quantifying the scale of these opportunities and challenging the status quo, we break down the growth-limiting silos that the platform age has created. We curate solutions to uncover incremental sources of growth which boldly put brands in attention-grabbing environments, capturing consumers' hearts, minds and wallets. We deliver real-time commerce-enabled breakthrough moments based on consumer needs to produce results and creates deeper connections.
We don't believe winning today is enough. We believe in owning tomorrow, achieved by a mindset of Grow Fearlessly.
The Role
The Supervisor, Digital Investment, is responsible for supporting day-to-day investment operations for Digital Media across client teams. The Supervisor will be responsible for collaborating with planning teams to develop strategic plans and bringing them to life by owning the implementation process. The ideal candidate will have a 4+ years background in digital media that includes strategy development, digital media buying, technical implementation, and campaign stewardship with digital direct media partnerships. Knowledge with programmatic buying process is a bonus/encouraged. The ability to problem-solve and work well with various internal and external teams is a critical aspect of this role.
They bring creativity and innovation to their work. They have experience in National and Local media, buying across channels that include Display, Audio, Video, Mobile, Native, and Social. They have experience in creating large, custom, integrated programs with publishers.
Responsibilities:
Develop a strong understanding of the systems used such as Mediaocean-Prisma digital buying tool, Ad Servers/Verification, DSPs, Social Platforms, DMPs, and internal proprietary tools
Assist in presentation of data, insights and digital media to clients, and owns digital direct optimization suggestions
Owns media activations process required for digital buying, trafficking, and billing
Supports requests for proposal (RFPs), negotiations, and partner selection
Provide ideas and solutions for pain points/problems in processes; work alongside internal and external teams to develop best practices, enhancements, and tools to improve
Determine and activate how to deliver necessary data to teams for various reporting purposes
Ensure proper digital contracts and terms are in place with vendors, evaluate IO notes requested by vendors
Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple internal teams and leadership
Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure trust and confidence with our buying partners
Manage partnership budgets with accuracy and steward investment levels for optimal business outputs
Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in marketing, advertising, communications, business, sociology, or consumer insights
4+ years of relevant media advertising experience
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a heavy focus on Excel
Knowledge of agency billing process (client-side and/or vendor-side)
Knowledge of digital planning and buying process with an understanding of various vendors, different cost methods, various reporting, and delivery validation
Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
Willingness to learn and create solutions that challenge the status quo
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions
A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Experience utilizing various media tools, software and systems