Compensation Overview

Business Overview 

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile. 

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. 

Position Summary

Working across some of the world’s most successful brands the Accountability Director will manage all US cost tracking across all media. Working closely with partners in Initiative and MAGNA to deliver regular investment market insight & performance updates to both internal and external stakeholders as required.

The ideal candidate will be confident in designing & carrying out day-to-day processes that ensure the accurate delivery of all targets whilst putting in place pro-active forward planning strategies to deliver consistent results.

Close working relationship with client auditors & clients to ensure fair and contractually compliant appraisal of performance.

Liaising with internal buying teams to offer insight and guidance as to the buying requirements in order to deliver savings goals and meet auditing requirements. In addition, this person will work closely with the finance and planning teams to ensure proper oversight of the budget and billing process.

This is a U.S. role concentrating on US media spend only and focusing on one major client.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
* Head of Partnerships and Partnerships Leads
* MAGNA Accountability Director
* Managing Directors (Business leads)
* Finance lead

Responsibilities

This is a pivotal role within a motivated and close-knit team working on a market leading account:

• Be the primary day-to-day contact for all client accountability issues; both internally and externally.
• Be capable of delivering value output to clients via presentations, dashboards and written documents.
• Be accessible to the teams for questions as the key stakeholder to answer questions, drive the process and ensure compliance.

Desired Competencies 

Client

• Can influence without having direct authority, particularly with key client stakeholders.
  
• Is a confident, articulate communicator, able to fill the client with confidence that you are able to deliver to their timing and data specifications.
• Articulates agency services in a way that clients’ needs are met and value added.

Business

• Ability to investigate, analyze and solve problems as well as clearly communicate results.
• Ability to manage your time effectively across every aspect of your work.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills: welcome client’s business challenges and identify data driven solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly.
• Strong attention to detail, well organized and has the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

People

• Is positive and motivating in a team environment.
• Willing to understand different points of view and work well in a team.
• Self-starter who can work autonomously and remain composed under pressure.
• Soft skills: attentiveness, detail oriented, excellent communication ability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s): 

• Delivers on client efficiency goals
• Ensure operational excellence across the teams
• Drive operational efficiencies 

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-10+ years’ experience in a media role (client, auditor, agency or media owner
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional management, organizational and responsiveness skills
• Independent, self-motivated, hardworking, analytically sophisticated with strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, comfortable with Excel, MBOX, Word and data

Desired Skills & Experience

We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together..

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.  

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix, Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.