Job Description

TITLE: STRATEGIST
REPORTING TO: SENIOR STRATEGIST AND/OR SUPERVISOR
OMG23 is the Omnicom Media Group agency dedicated to Walt Disney Studios. At OMG23, we have the privilege of partnering with Disney on the planning, buying and implementation of it's integrated ad campaigns for some of the entertainment industry's most iconic brands. Our Walt Disney Studios team works on titles that include a wide variety of blockbuster films and series distributed under the Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century and Searchlight banners.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Strategist's main responsibility is to provide input into (recommending) the most effective and cost-efficient means of achieving the client's advertising objectives.
He/she must have a complete understanding of the media measurement tools used to evaluate opportunities and must also have a detailed knowledge of current media cost trends and buying conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS YOU HOLD
Accurate, detailed, accountable, adaptive, positive, curious, passionate, confident, patient, active listener, empathetic, great communicator, analytical.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Lead monthly budget process: oversee data entry (inputting buys), BCR maintenance, clearing invoices and become resident expert in DDS
• Develop integrated media plans under supervision
• Use media measurement tools (OMD proprietary and industry) in plan preparation
• Present media plans to client under supervision
• Manage plan revisions due to budget or strategic changes
• Ensure execution of plans and manage plan revisions due to budget or strategic changes
• Develop media POVs
• Train and mentor media Assistants
• Ensure involvement of broadcast buying group in strategic plan development
• Build rapport with account group, partner agency disciplines and vendors
• Investigate new ideas, trends (what's hot/what's new) and share with team and client(s)
• Participation in client meetings
• Participate in business activities and attend presentations

DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING

• Expand understanding and use of media measurement tools
• Expand understanding of markets/media/buying conditions
• Training/mentoring of assistant/delegating skills
• Develop strategic skills for all media (digital, social, etc.).
• Hone business writing and presentation skills
• Gain insight into client business
• Develop business acumen
• Cultivation of media reputation and agency profile
• Attend industry media functions (vendor events) as an ambassador of OMD
• Volunteer for agency/department projects that interests you.
• Become expert in Prisma and DDS

OMG23 is a great place to work with friendly and dynamic team members who 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

• Comprehensive in-house training program

• Full complement of health benefits

• Flex Work Arrangement and Work Life Balance initiatives

• "Special Days" (extra time-off days around statutory long weekends)

• Rewards & Recognition program when you go above and beyond the call of duty

OMG23 is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We accommodate employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
COMMITMENT TO IDEA
OMG is dedicated to cultivating a workplace that not only respects but actively champions Inclusion, Diversity and Equity through Action (IDEA). This commitment ensures that our workforce composition intentionally reflects the rich cultural mosaic of Canada with representation from various dimensions of diversity. It also drives how our team members, leadership, client services, employment practices, and relationships with all stakeholders are shaped.
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OMG Canada s'engage a offrir un environnement de travail qui non seulement respecte, mais promeut activement l'inclusion, la diversite et l'equite par l'action (IDEA). Cet engagement a pour objectif que la composition de notre main-d'oeuvre reflete la diversite avec une representation des groupes sous-representes. Il determine egalement la facon dont les membres de notre equipe, notre leadership, notre service a la clientele, nos pratiques de travail et nos relations avec tou.te.s les intervenant.e.s sont faconnees.
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