The Role
The Media Strategy Supervisor develops cross-channel media strategies, leads a team, integrates digital & traditional campaigns, and ensures successful execution for clients.
Summary Generated by Built In
Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Media Strategy Supervisor.
Where you’ll be working: Knoxville or Atlanta. Relocation assistance may be provided.
As a Media Strategy Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for developing a cross-channel media
strategy across digital and traditional channels and leading a team through the execution
designed to meet/exceed client expectations. In addition to being an expert media strategist, the
Media Strategy Supervisor is a strong leader, capable of effectively leading a team of media
planners and associates and coordinating plans with the Traditional, Social, Search,
Programmatic, Digital Investment and Analytics departments.
What you will be doing:
- Assist the AMD in setting overall strategic direction for digital and traditional media campaigns and determining which metrics will be used to track campaign success.
- Lead a planning team to support campaign creation and oversight.
- Integrate digital and traditional media campaign recommendations in a seamless way that marries the various disciplines into one cohesive strategy that meets client goals.
- Coordinate with members of the Channel teams including their tactics and rationale in the overall media recommendation as applicable to deliver on strategic goals
- Build and update media flowcharts and manage buy authorizations.
- Work hand-in-hand with our Channel and Analytics team to ensure proper tracking of campaigns.
- Monitors pre and post launch Quality Assurance checks and balances through communication and collaboration with Channel teams.
- Deliver reporting that uncovers actionable insights into campaign performance.
- Provide thought leadership by staying abreast of media research and industry trends.
- Remain dedicated to the personal growth and training/mentoring of your team.
What you bring:
- 7+ years of agency experience specific to media planning and buying with a working knowledge of paid search, paid social and programmatic
- 1+ years of team management and cross-department collaboration
- Experience in relevant planning tools including MRI, Scarborough, NMI, Market Mate, AdIntel, Lumina, etc.
- Creativity in developing strategic media plans and critical thinking to provide rationale
- Capable of seeing the “big picture” – not just by campaign but also by client
- Accountable for meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic (self-starter) that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Why Join Tombras' Media team?
We're a media person's dream: data AND creatively driven. Work with leading clients in a variety of categories, working daily with award-winning channel teams and we are industry leaders in building cutting edge partnerships, driving innovation, storytelling and bringing it all together with our top-notch analytics practice.
Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:
You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Tombras Benefits:
Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited PTO
Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
401(k) Participation
Employer-paid Dental & Vision
A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville
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Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
Top Skills
Adintel
Lumina
Market Mate
Mri
Nmi
Scarborough
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What We Do
Tombras is a 400+ person, full-service agency with a digital mindset. We are one of the top independent agencies in North America. We are united by our philosophy: Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results.®
2020 ADWEEK Fastest Growing Global Agencies
2019 Ad Age A-List Agencies to Watch
2018 Effie Index #3 Most Effective Independent Agency in North America
2018 Fast Company World's Most Innovative Companies
2017 Forbes Marketing Success Story of the Year
