Associate Director, Media

Associate Director, Media Strategy & Planning

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The Associate Director, Media Strategy & Planning is a hybrid project manager and strategic leader responsible for driving media planning excellence of a complex media account. They serve as a cross-functional partner, working closely with client leadership, account teams, and internal media disciplines to deliver innovative media solutions that meet client business objectives. This role ensures flawless execution of media campaigns by coordinating across internal teams including: Media, National Video, Social, Programmatic, and Data & Analytics, and managing operational processes such as billing, timelines, and deliverables. Success in this role requires a blend of critical thinking, operational excellence, and client-facing finesse. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can successfully manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the entire process of media plan implementation from initiation to completion and analysis; ensuring achievements, deliverables, and budgets are met.
• Provide expertise in digital, national video and traditional media planning, helping clients navigate evolving consumer and media landscapes.
• Facilitate communication across internal and external teams across media channels to maintain alignment on timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement scalable solutions that enhance operational workflow.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, optimization, and account growth across brands.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing coaching, guidance, and support for career growth.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the planning team while helping drive best practices and process improvements.
• Contribute to new business opportunities and agency thought leadership initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Have been working in digital media planning, buying and management for 7+ years with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Strong cross-channel planning and buying skills, particularly in digital and national video channels.
• Successful at building strong, collaborative client relationships, instilling trust and authority on behalf of the agency.
• Ability to manage timelines, projects and personnel within direct report team and across cross-functional teams.
• Strong foundation in strategic and critical thinking, finding ways to innovate and collaborate with teams to improve outputs.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior talent.
• Proactive, adaptable team player who can balance hands-on execution with strategic leadership.

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