Vice President Performance Media, Investment

Agency:Critical MassJob Function:MediaJob Subfunction: Media OperationsJob Description:Critical Mass is hiring a Vice President (VP), Performance Media, Investment to join our growing team.  As the VP, Performance Media, Investment, you are responsible for the leadership, management, and evolution of omnichannel media strategy. This includes but is not limited to financial category experience; integrated media planning; online and offline media investment; mobile marketing; search marketing; online advertising production; and both brand and performance marketing—all designed to maximize client business and marketing objectives. Your role is primarily focused on strategic oversight, omnichannel integration, and senior-level relationship building, with targeted tactical input as needed to the client aligned.  You will:  Lead and mentor a distributed Media team across Canada and the US Drive the integration of omnichannel media strategies across digital, social, search, programmatic, offline, and emerging channels Partner closely with Finance to onboard and optimize a new media billing platform Collaborate with Strategy, Creative, Marketing Science, and Client Services leadership to ensure cohesive, integrated media solutions Oversee end-to-end media campaign setup and execution, partnering with internal teams and clients to ensure all deliverables are aligned Support Marketing and Media Managers in the creation of reporting frameworks, management of insights, and development of client presentations Ensure accurate data delivery and oversee initial analyses for all media campaigns Provide senior-level insight into campaign performance, optimization opportunities, and investment recommendations Research and develop materials for integrated media plans, RFP responses, and new business presentations Evaluate, build, and maintain relationships across the publishing, ad tech, and emerging media ecosystem Stay informed on the latest trends in omnichannel media, digital innovation, and marketing technology, sharing guidance with internal teams Develop thought leadership and “Point of View” (POV) documents on new trends, platforms, or strategic opportunities Participate in new business pitches and present media strategies to prospective clients You have:  10+ years of full omnichannel media experience, with a strong foundation in media investment strategy across digital and offline channels Must-have: financial category media experience, including complex customer journeys and performance accountability Must-have: Direct programmatic expertise, including platform strategy, optimization, and measurement Must-have: Investment media experience, with a proven ability to manage budgets, optimize spend, and drive ROI Strong understanding of omnichannel media investment, including OOH, video, YouTube, and cross-channel attribution Proven ability to lead, inspire, and grow high-performing media teams Experience with eMarketer, Nielsen, comScore, and other industry research tools Familiarity with Google advertising products, including YouTube and Google Ads Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem and how channels work together to drive business outcomes Thorough knowledge of trafficking and ad-serving technologies across display, video, mobile, OOH, and emerging channels Passion for integrated media, innovation, and continuous improvement Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Nice-to-have: Software or technology category experience, particularly in financial services or SaaS marketing environments New York: $210,000-$250,000Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: For US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. SummaryLocation: New York, New York, United States of AmericaType: Full time