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Manager, Creative Operations

Omnicom Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2025
We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world’s largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections. As a Manager, Creative Operations, you will play a key role in working with internal media activation and operations teams and external stakeholders to manage the creative asset workflow associated with digital media campaigns. This role’s primary focus and responsibility is the management of video/custom program development, including production timelines and technical specifications, and routing of digital display, video, and other creative assets between the client, internal teams, creative agencies, and media partners. The Manager, Creative Operations also plays a vital role in helping the media team build creative decks to illustrate the media plan and assists in presenting plans to the client. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Schedule and lead creative kick-off calls with internal and external stakeholders. Create and manage spec sheets in collaboration with media. Provide clear daily communications related to status and next steps for all pending, complete, or at-risk items. Manage custom program development, including production timelines and routing of assets between client, creative agencies, and media partner. Perform initial QA of delivered creative assets to confirm that all expected items have been received and meet basic spec requirements (such as file type, file size, and clip length). Communicate with the internal teams to ensure creative assets are trafficked and set live correctly and on time. Desired Qualifications If you have the skills and experience described below and you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment that runs on adaptability, open communication, creative problem-solving (and fun), we want to meet you! Minimum 3 years of experience working at a creative or digital media agency Experience supporting clients in the entertainment industry preferred Foundational knowledge of digital media creative specs, IAB standards, and related concepts • Ability to manage multiple complex campaigns simultaneously—strong project management (time management, organization, and prioritization) skills are a must High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and efficiently across disciplines with colleagues, clients, and partners at all levels Basic knowledge of Google Campaign Manager or Studio is a plus Knowledge and skills typically acquired through the completion of undergraduate studies in advertising, marketing, or a related field #LI-SO1 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits. Compensation Range $50,000 - $85,000 USD This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.

Salary : $50,000 - $85,000

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