Associate Director of Media

The Associate Director, Integrated Media, is a team leader for the media department, overseeing all media disciplines inclusive of paid search, programmatic, display & video, paid social, social media, and other media channels. They will manage discipline supervisors as direct reports. This role will be expected to be a strategic lead across all core media client accounts.

Primarily responsible for development best practices, processes, and strategies to steer and monitor overall media department success. Acts as a digital media SME for internal stakeholders/client partners as well as key point of contact for cross-functional departments. Client programs include data driven digital media campaigns and integrated multi-channel campaigns to successfully engage and influence consumers at each funnel stage.

Focused on the growth and development of direct reports. Will have a hand in helping pitch new business and account growth for media specific opportunities. Requirements Roles & Responsibilities Works collaboratively across departments to develop the strategic frameworks for innovative, omnichannel / integrated media plans Manage senior media team members, providing direction for best practices and growth as managers of their teams Developing internal processes to ensure consistent campaign performance and overseeing documentation for processes Mastery of all campaign management and planning & optimization functional responsibilities Responsible for the client’s media performance that delivers against client's goals and KPIs Contribute to the development of forward thinking strategies and campaigns Act as a omnichannel lead on core client media accounts, driving overarching cross-channel media strategy Responsible for giving direction to the media partners, platforms, and internal resources as it pertains to the client work Confident and articulate presentation of strategies, media plans, and ideas to internal and external stakeholders Act as a Media SME and support new business and account growth Qualifications: Deep knowledge of digital media strategy and channels including paid search, paid social, programmatic, display and video, retail media, etc. Proficiency within Social Platforms (Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, LinkedIn) Proficiency within DSPs to run Video & Display (Google’s DV360, Amazon AAP, etc.) Proficiency in Google Marketing Platform Proficient user of digital ads trafficking tools (DCM, etc.) Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint Digital media strategy and plan development Ability to work collaboratively with cross-departmental teams 7-9+ years experience within digital media agency and/or in-house digital media role Leader that wants to have a profound impact on an organization’s long term media strategy Manager that can create a positive working environment and fosters a collaborative team approach