Blackwood Seven

Blackwood Seven brings artificial intelligence to media analytics and planning. We have developed the world’s first automated media allocation platform which maximizes the effect of a company’s media spend using our advanced predictive analytics framework built on machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Using real-time modeling and advanced KPI prediction the platform produces optimal on and offline media plans to maximize business performance.

Revolutionize the media industry with us as we lead the industry with our innovative artificial intelligence and use of analytics and data to deliver measurable results to our impressive roster of clients. We value trust, transparency and team - we continuously train, mentor and invest in our people.

The Associate Strategist will learn about our holistic approach - combine analytics with industry expertise to build scalable, profitable campaigns for our clients. We are looking for talented individuals join our team to fulfill our vision of building a global network of agile working groups integrated by a world-class analytics platform and performance culture. We train, mentor and invest in our people.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support in the planning, implementation and stewardship of client media campaigns       
• Learn and execute on brand and performance marketing principles
• Assist, support and collaborate with all levels of the Strategy team with clients’ campaigns
• Use qualitative and quantitative research to develop a strong understanding of the clients’ business, metrics and competitive landscape
• Use proprietary and syndicated media planning and reporting tools to aid in campaign development, implementation and stewardship
• Assist with client requests including media plan revisions, budget changes, media billings, media POVs, and marketplace updates
• Research, analyze and report competitive activity to ensure client’s KPIs are being met
• Gather and analyze information including consumer demographics/profiles/media habits and media costs
• Assist and maintain media campaign process including budgets, authorizations, insertion orders, media schedules, trafficking, reporting and billing
• Gather all appropriate information to assemble PowerPoint decks for weekly/quarterly/yearly client presentations
• Collaborate and work cross functionally with other areas of the agency including Investment, Business Insights, Engineering and Finance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, Advertising)
• 0-2 years of work experience of media planning/buying experience, marketing agency experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and strong math skills
• Strong Excel skills are required - pivot tables, vlookups, etc.
• Strong PowerPoint skills are required
• Experience or training in a marketing role, with a demonstrated grasp on both brand and performance marketing principles
• Experience and/or knowledge of Media math is preferred
• Knowledge of Direct Marketing principles
• A collaborative, inclusive, and positive attitude
• Fast learner with an appetite for learning, particularly: (TV) Media industry terminology and landscape
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills a plus
• Resourceful self-starter, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment; and must be a team player

As a Blackwood Seven employee you will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation package
• Unlimited paid time off policy 
• Flexible working hours
• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account and more)
• Fitness reimbursement
• Catered lunches and stocked kitchen with fresh fruit, snacks, premium coffee & tea, and cold brew coffee 
• Ongoing learning and classes for employees
• Team events and outings

About Blackwood Seven:

Blackwood Seven brings artificial intelligence to media analytics and planning. With an innovative proprietary media platform, we calculate each client’s “media effect formula”, which allows attribution of all channels – online such as search, YouTube and Facebook as well as offline such as TV, print and OOH. Our platform optimizes clients’ media mix and provides a predictive forecast of expected results, in real time. Using a holistic planning approach we combine analytics with industry expertise to build profitable scalable campaigns for our clients from strategy development to execution and optimization.

Blackwood Seven has 135 employees in Munich, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, New York and Barcelona.