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Freelance Media Director

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Freelance Director, Media Planning & Strategy (Rx)

Engagement Details

  • Duration: Immediate start through approximately mid-December
  • Hours: 30-40 hours per week
  • Location: Onsite preferred; hybrid in NYC

About the Role

We’re seeking a freelance Director of Media Planning & Strategy to support a pharmaceutical advertising agency’s media team during an upcoming Rx pitch. This person will take ownership of day-to-day media planning and oversight of existing business, allowing the team to focus on new-business development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and support during an Rx pitch, with hands-on pitch contributions as needed.
  • Lead day-to-day HCP media planning, with additional oversight of patient/DTC media as needed.
  • Manage ongoing media planning deliverables and account priorities to keep current business on track.
  • Partner with the existing team to manage workload and maintain momentum across accounts during a busy pitch period.

Requirements

  • Director-level experience in media planning and strategy, ideally within a pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising agency.
  • Strong Rx pharmaceutical media planning experience, with HCP media expertise essential.
  • Patient/DTC media experience is a plus.
  • Experience supporting and contributing to new-business pitches, ideally within pharma or healthcare.
  • Ability to step into an established team, take ownership quickly, and balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
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