Director, Strategy
Omnicom Group
Director, Strategy
Omnicom Group
Global marketing, media, and PR network
Agency:
PHdJob Function:
MediaJob Subfunction:
Media Planning and BuyingJob Description:
The Director, Strategy leads the development of brand communications strategies across assigned accounts. Acting as a trusted strategic partner,you’llbring creativity and analytical thinking to solve marketing and business challenges, shaping how brands show up across the media ecosystem.
You’llcollaborate closely with internal teams and partner agencies to deliver work that connects brand and audience seamlessly. The role requires curiosity, confidence, and a deep understanding of how data, media, and creative intersect to drive results.
You will also play a key role in embedding and advancing PHD’s proprietary planning tools, including Omni Workflow, to ensure every campaign is insight-led and connected across the planning process.
A central part of the rolewill be the mastery and implementation of Omni Workflow across every campaign. Workflow is PHD’s proprietary campaign planning workspace nested within Omni,OMG’sleading marketing orchestration and insights platform. It unites every aspect of our business in one connected space and provides a platform where our people can collaborate in real-time and build campaigns for their clients – from research and audience building to channel selection and optimization.
The role is varied andcreativeand the successful candidate willbe responsible forarchitecting the communications ‘blueprint’,working with our partner agencies, and justifying its delivery against client brand and businessobjectives.
Our expectations
As Director, you willbe responsible fordeveloping and articulating communications strategies that guide the planning and investment teams toward delivering measurable business outcomes.
You’llinspire teams and clients alike with how media can creatively bring ideas to life and act as a lever for growth.
You’llserve as a day-to-day strategic lead and trusted advisor for senior client stakeholders, fostering strong relationships built on collaboration, transparency, and impact.
In partnership with internal and external teams,you’llensure alignment and integration across disciplines, from creative and media to data and technology.
You’llmeasure the effectiveness of communications plans through clear KPIs, connecting media performance to brand and business growth, while nurturing curiosity and excellence within your team.
Whatyou’llneed to succeed
6–7 years of industry experience, witha strong foundationin communications or media planning.
Proven ability to translate brand and business goals into integrated communications strategies.
Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Strong client relationship management skills andconfidenceengaging senior stakeholders.
A collaborative and empathetic leadership style that encourages growth and curiosity.
Experienceleveragingconsumer insights to shape strategic recommendations.
Familiarity with the integration of creative, media, PR, and other marketing disciplines.
Solid understanding of advertising, marketing, and media fundamentals — and how media channels work together to influence audiences.
Passion for culture, trends, and human behavior thatshapehow people connect with brands.
Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to engage and inspire clients and teams.
$130,000 - $150,000
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Global marketing, media, and PR network
Omnicom Group is a global marketing and corporate communications holding company that organizes a network of agencies to offer advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations. Its products and services are delivered through this portfolio of agency networks and specialty firms, generating revenue from project-based fees, commissions, and performance-based incentives. The company uses the Omni platform to base marketing and sales solutions on data, helping turn insights into creative campaigns and media plans. Unlike many competitors, Omnicom combines a wide international footprint with a diversified set of agencies and a centralized data-driven approach, and it expands through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to help clients grow brands and businesses by delivering coordinated, data-informed marketing and communications across markets worldwide.
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