DWA is now part of Merkle. Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 9,600+ employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined dentsu. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-Merkle or visit www.merkleinc.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. Merkle is an agency of dentsu.

• Oversee campaign planning, optimization strategies, and campaign performance success for a top tier financial services client relationship
• Manage the media teams, serve as a mentor, and provide guidance/leadership
• Delegate and oversee responsibilities/assignments appropriate for Assistant Media Planners/Media Planners
• Provide strategic guidance to the media planning team
• Manage all facets of campaign execution by overseeing account management and media teams
• Manage, review, and analyze all client facing deliverables
• Develop and present concise results decks highlighting the relevant learning gained and recommendations for future campaigns
• Oversee the development of RFPs, the final buy recommendation, buy summaries, and campaign measurements
• Guide media planners in developing media plans
• Manage & negotiate custom deal partnerships for a global account
• Present proposals with media and cost schedules to clients
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and identify areas of development within emerging markets
• Promote positive working relationships within the department, the company, and the vendor community
• Provide consultative strategic direction to your accounts and identifying appropriate programs and services to meet client needs
• Ensure coordinate and cohesiveness among all channel leads working on the account (i.e., SEM, Programmatic, TV etc)
• Collaborate with media analytics lead on the quality assurance of data and reporting deliverables
• Provide perspective on cross-channel optimization opportunities identified by channel leads and analytics teams.
• Partner with the Dentsu Analytics team to develop campaign performance insights and optimizations for ongoing reporting

• 4+ years in digital media campaign management & planning, with an emphasis on managing & negotiating direct buys & custom deal partnerships
• Experience with brand and content programs
• Programmatic, paid social, and paid search channel knowledge
• BA/BS degree
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Be detail-oriented, very organized, able to multitask, and work well under pressure
• Articulate, intelligent, and credible individual, who is a self-starter and keen to make a difference in a growing business with existing clients
• Have experience with research resources such as Kantar, MRI, @Plan, Nielsen/NetRatings, AdRelevance, and other research/planning tools
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience managing billing and reconciliation for paid media (i.e., vendor and client billing)
• Experience with programmatic and social media channels, digital media trafficking and ad serving (DoubleClick Campaign Manager)
• Experience/exposure using data warehouse/visualization tools such as SalesForce Datorama

• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Hyrbid work schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible time-off
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68-$106k. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting@dentsuaegis.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

#LI-SP2

About dentsu
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruitingops@dentsu.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.