Brunner Digital Job Postings

Strategist

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:03:08 -0400

This is what we will ask you to do:

To develop and drive business, brand, message and communications strategies for our clients’ businesses.
Stewardship of measurement plans, tracking and strategic analysis of programs that have been implemented to inform future brand growth.

We ask that you minimally have:

A minimum of 5 years of marketing experience with a minimum of 2 years working specifically to address branding, repositioning, and communications challenges.
Strong understanding of research methodologies (experience recommending, reading and interpreting data)
Application of classic branding models and experience repositioning brands (brand positioning frameworks, brand architecture, co-branding, writing of brand briefs, etc.)
Experience identifying and recommending new target audience approaches or segments, as well as helping to identify unexpected insights that can lead to greater resonance
Ability to lead dialogue on a brand and engage internal and client stakeholders—should be able to build arguments grounded in learning that allow stakeholders to understand how strategies were arrived at and buy-in to recommended approaches
Diversity of experience across multiple categories (ex. retail, packaged goods, industrial, etc.) and across multiple audiences (ex. Moms, Boomers, Tweens, B-B audiences, etc.)

Digital Designer

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:57:43 -0400

We are currently seeking a Digital Designer to join and work collaboratively with our Creative team in developing art concepts for the production of Web sites.

Position Requirements/Responsibilities:

Understands overall how a Web site comes together and understands the challenging and ever-changing Internet.
Has a basic understanding of HTML programming as it relates to design.
Designs Web sites according to strategic plans provided by the Creative Director and Account Manager.
Works with other Digital Designers, Art Directors, Copywriters and designated “team” personnel in production of creative materials.
Helps establish and maintain quality and award-winning work that goes beyond design and cuts through to brand image and identity.
Strives to meet assigned deadlines. Alerts Creative Director if deadlines cannot be met for any reason, or if an extension is required.
Works with Production Artists, providing complete input and any instruction and supervision required to smoothly complete production of approved design. Provides all required specifications.
Reviews all production materials on assigned projects and signs off prior to forwarding jobs for approval.
Meets with Account Managers, as required, to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned projects.
Has working knowledge of computer design software and hardware and strives to stay current in level of knowledge and abilities.
Entry-level to two (2) years experience in an interactive design or art direction capacity

Must present an on-line portfolio for consideration.

Senior Art Director

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Brunner is looking for a creative leader capable of both creating and leading others to work that elicits envy and glee from fellow creatives and nervous giddiness from account management. The work here is fast-paced, and involves everything from web sites, social media, Web 3.0, to banner advertising and holistic integrated campaigns across all media new and old. You will lead brands. You will lead clients to the most innovative and progressive ideas in today’s and tomorrow’s user experience, digital or otherwise. You will be an integral part of persuading clients to follow that progressive and the innovative path. You will be a leader in this agency.

You should have a minimum of 7 years agency experience as an Art Director, and worked on a variety of brands in a variety of industries. You should have a level of education to give you a firm footing in the business as well as confidence with peers and clients — and a good enough portfolio, online obviously, that makes any education you list immaterial.

Account Director

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Our business is growing and we’re looking for people to grow with us. We deliver integrated strategies that produce results for our strong roster of forward-thinking clients. We set our sights on award-winning, industry-leading work. And we foster a creative environment where a fast-paced work week often ends in a fun-filled Friday happy-hour.

Our current client roster includes: Beazer Homes, Bob Evans, CONSOL Energy, Cub Cadet, Edwin Watts Golf, GlaxoSmithKline, GNC, and Zippo. Now we have an opening for an Account Director to join our hard-working, fun-loving gang of dedicated professionals. Are you that person?

This is what we will ask you to do:

Maintain overall responsibility for agency performance and the health of the agency/client relationship on all accounts for a particular client- focused team or business category.
Analyze business or operating procedures to devise most efficient methods of accomplishing work.
Provide strategic insight into client(s) business partners with strategic services to offer solutions neutral recommendations that best meet client needs.

We ask that you minimally have:

Minimum of 8 years of marketing experience in an agency environment
Minimum of 5 years working specifically for a food or restaurant client or similar category
Appreciation for emerging technologies
Understanding of digital communications and solutions knowledge of integrated marketing techniques
Ability to draw conclusions from economic conditions and trends and apply industry specific knowledge to market planning
Capable of identify the critical success factors for a client’s business

Media Planner

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Media Planner's key responsibilities are:

Planning, implementation and management of media campaigns for key accounts
Developing strategically appropriate media approaches for clients
Maintaining solid working relationships with client's and internal partners
Tracking expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance
Working with internal teams and outside sales reps to resolve media billing issues

Tasks

Plan, negotiate, execute and maintain media buys
Perform day to day ad placement, scheduling and updates for clients
Recommend/execute necessary modifications to plans
Evaluate media proposals and provide written POV's
Negotiate, execute and maintain approved added value programs/components
Create and update monthly budget reports for account teams
Develop results analysis reports for clients/account teams
Monitor buys and manage make-goods, optimizations and revisions as necessary
Manage billing reconciliation, discrepancies and monthly budget reports for key accounts

Qualifications

4+ years media experience
Strong knowledge of end to end media planning/buying process for both traditional and online media (ie: research, application of findings, planning/negotiating media, buying process, etc.)
Knowledge of media resources including Scarborough, R&F, online planning tools, MRI, etc.
Ability to manage multiple tasks to completion within established deadlines
Proficiency with ad serving tools and online ad trafficking experien
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster optimal relationships
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and detail oriented

Media Buyer

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Media Buyer's key responsibilities are:

Plan, negotiate, execute and maintain media buys
Perform day to day ad placement, scheduling and updates for clients
Recommend/execute necessary modifications to plans
Evaluate media proposals and provide written POV's
Negotiate, execute and maintain approved added value programs/components
Create and update monthly budget reports for account teams
Develop results analysis reports for clients/account teams
Monitor buys and manage make-goods, optimizations and revisions as necessary
Manage billing reconciliation, discrepancies and monthly budget reports for key accounts

Tasks

Requests television and radio avails from station representatives.
Generates initial rating estimates with available ratings data.
Negotiates lower rates, special time parameters, value-added sponsorships and promotions and, in many instances, justifies the rating estimates.
Approves makegoods if the station does not run a spot as ordered or the spots get preempted. Decides if the makegoods being offered are as good as the spots originally ordered.
Prepares buy recaps including purchased schedules, highlighted programming and added value negotiations.
Prepares post buy reports including analyzing and writing a rationale for any over or under deliveries.
Assists in training Media Assistants in radio and television buying.
Work with internal teams and outside sales reps to resolve media billing issues

Qualifications

6+ years media buying experience
Strong knowledge media planning/buying process for tv and radio a must. (ie: research, application of findings, planning/negotiating media, buying process, etc.). Knowledge of online media a plus
Knowledge of media resources including R&F, buying software, Arbitron, Nielsen, SQAD
Experience with Strata a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks to completion within established deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster optimal relationships
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and detail oriented
Minimum of a Bachelors degree, MBA or equivalent business experience

Creative Director/Emerging Media

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Lead creative process and integrate with other creative directors to deliver true, 360 degree engagement marketing programs
Develop strategies into concepts and creative consumer engagement
Use your dynamic presentation skills in new business and creative pitch situations
Oversee the creative teams, ensuring adherence to strategy and client requisites and quality of work
Participate in research, strategy briefings and client meetings
Work closely with agency management, creative teams, web designers, account managers, project managers and maintain communications with all on strategy development, projects and /or problems
Coach, develop and provide direction to the creative group and direct reports
Be keenly aware of what is current in the market and industry influences

The right person would have:

Extensive understanding and demonstrated talent in conceptual thinking specifically to emerging media will be required; but also a strong understanding of how those conceptual ideas can transcend any medium in an integrated campaign
Excellent client presentation skills of creative concepts, ideas and designs
Strong copy writing background (online advertising based) a big plus
Extensive understanding of the online space is a must; “Traditional” advertising background is a plus.

Your resume submitted with a strong enough portfolio, online obviously, that makes any education you list immaterial is a requirement.

Project Manager

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

We are seeking a talented Project Manager to establish and manage all assigned advertising projects including resource scheduling, project tracking, risk analysis, cost management, variances, change management, evaluating, and issue management.

We are looking for someone with website development experience and interactive agency experience is a plus. The appropriate candidate would also have a four (4) year college degree or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years of project management training and/or equivalent project management experience. Experience with project management training and/or equivalent project management experience. Enterprise project management skills preferred, Microsoft technologies, Experience with PMI methodologies and certification a plus.

This position would complete the following functions:

Program Management - Directs the interaction design, interrelated projects or a family of customer-focused strategic programs, and delivers a total interactive solution that meets requirements and exceeding customer satisfaction.
Quality Control - Executing and following defined quality control, unit and system, testing procedures in order to maintain overall quality of deliverables.
Coaching - Assist team members to reach project objectives by providing corrective and positive feedback and arranging organizational support to overcome bar
Project Management - Adjust to Project Management methodology guidelines in order to manage entire project life cycle.
Project Reporting - Monitor all issues or problems, complete documentation for reporting status of projects, and explain any variances to all project stakeholders. Must have PMO experience.
Create Partnerships - Establish relationships at all levels of the agency in order to effectively solve problems.
Support Account Services Support Account Services team and at the project level while providing status, budget, and timeline updates to the Account Team(s).
Customer Relationship Management - Gain information about the customer industry, industry trends, products and services.

Senior Digital Art Director

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Brunner is looking for a Senior Art Director capable of both creating and leading others to work that elicits envy and glee from fellow creatives and nervous giddiness from account management. The work here is fast-paced, collaborative and involves everything from web sites, social media and mobile, to banner advertising and holistic integrated campaigns across all media new and old. You will lead brands. You will help lead clients to the most innovative and progressive ideas, from concept to execution, in today's and tomorrow’s user experience, digital or otherwise. You will be an integral part of persuading clients to follow the progressive and the innovative path. You will be a leader in this agency.

You should have a minimum of 5 to 7 years agency experience and have worked on a variety of brands in a variety of industries. You should have a level of education to give you a firm footing in the business as well as confidence with peers and clients - and a strong enough portfolio, online obviously, that makes any education you list immaterial.