Senior Media Strategist

The SeniorStrategist is responsible for providing strategic insightacross all media into a client’s business in order to develop the most creative and cost effective and efficient media communication plan.

He/she is also responsible for building and maintaining the client relationship and internal relationships with account group and buyers.

Flexible, professional, great communicator, positive, passionate, possesses EI, creative thinker team player, challenger, proactive, patient, results oriented, confident, accurate, detailed, accountable, adaptive, curious, active listener, analytical.

• Train and mentor juniorsand manage their day-to-day workload
• Develop strategicmedia POV’s and hone your writing skills
• Develop creativemedia plans accordingto strategy, considering all potential media vehicles (Digital, Search, social, broadcast, print, OOO, etc.)
• Present media plans to client
• Ensure execution of plans
• Assume ownership of plan revisionsdue to budget or strategicchanges
• Build solid relationship with buyers and account groups
• Assist StrategySupervisor on clientdeliverables
• Liaise directlywith clients
• Negotiate media rates with suppliers
• Use of OMD Designin strategy planning
• Broaden knowledge and understanding of partner agency disciplines
• Utilize all available (industry) media measurement tools
• Sound understanding of Media Research Tools (Omni)
• Participation in all relevant corporate training
• Gain further insight into client’s business(sales, economical, competitive)
• Understanding of markets/media/buying conditions
• Continual mentoring of juniors
• Delegating skills
• Solidify strategicskills
• Solidify negotiating skills
• Solidify businesswriting skills
• Refine presentations skills
• Attend industrymedia functions as an ambassador of OMD
• Volunteer for agency/department projectsthat interests you.

OMD is a great place to work with friendlyand dynamic team memberswho are committed to creating a fantastic culture. Of course, we continue to work from home and staying very well connected. Some perks we offer are:

• Virtual Monthly Town Hall Meetings
• Comprehensivein-house training program
• Full complement of health benefits(My FlexBenefits@OMD)
• Flex Work Arrangement and Work Life Balance initiatives
• “Special Days” (extratime-off days aroundstatutory long weekends)
• Rewards & Recognition program when you go above and beyond the call of duty\

OMD is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment.We accommodate employees in accordance with the OntarioHuman Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.