Group Media Director

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the Media Director youll lead strategic media planning and execution to drive business performance while building strong relationships with clients across all facets of the organization. Youll set media objectives manage client relationships and oversee campaign execution across key platforms like DSPs Google META and TTD. Youll guide and mentor your team using data insights to optimize performance deliver innovative solutions and ensure campaign accuracy and efficiency.

The Role:

We are seeking a Director to drive thought leadership and help shape strategic and holistic media strategies for a new B2B client. The Director will act as the client lead partnering with clients to address changes in media landscape and working with all key client stakeholders and agency partner teams to develop strategy and plans to execute media most effectively across media tactics including print search social display programmatic video print and TV.

You will:

Lead the media planning and investment efforts for all campaigns focusing on performance-driven strategies.

Maintain a strong understanding of the clients business with an eye toward future opportunities

Responsible for ongoing thought leadership and opportunities that will drive client business results

Key lead for client relationship responsible for team oversight and ensuring performance is meeting clients goals

Responsible for coordinating and leading larger Business reviews (QBRs Annual Planning etc.) providing performance insights with actionable recommendations

Lead account strategy development including annual budget planning KPIs partner selection new tactics and tracking industry developments and recommending new tactics when applicable.

Demonstrate initiative by exploring new media solutions utilizing strategic thinking and creativity to develop innovative alternatives.

Oversee media execution ensuring timely delivery against key milestones including buy negotiations live dates and performance reporting.

Develop and implement media strategies across DSPs Google Search META (paid social) and TTD ensuring optimal use of platforms.

Manage and mentor the development of the team fostering their skills and supporting career growth.

Lead the process of compiling and interpreting media research to inform media plan development and recommendations.

Contribute to the development of competitive analysis to deepen knowledge of the competitive landscape and inform media strategies.

You have:

8 years experience in media planning and investment focusing on performance mid-to-upper funnel Search Social and Programmatic across multiple campaigns.

At least 5 years of management experience.

Proven ability to integrate media creative and brand objectives collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Experience managing client relationships ensuring alignment and timely execution of media plans.

Hands-on campaign execution using data and insights to optimize performance.

Agency experience particularly with integrated media campaigns.

Proficiency in TTD or DV360 search platforms and media planning tools.

Strategic partner mindset offering insights and recommendations to optimize results.

Experience managing multi-million-dollar media budgets ensuring efficient allocation and ROI.

Up to date with industry trends fostering innovation through continuous learning.

Strong analytical strategic thinking and communication skills.

Proven media buying and negotiation expertise.

Clear understanding of the media planning buying and reporting process.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in proprietary analytics and syndicated research tools.

Solid verbal and written communication skills with polished presentations skills a must

Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines

Ability to sell ideas clearly and deliver value

Knowledge of offline media planning

Experience in marketing for B2B clients or utilizing first-party data as part of media strategy

What We Offer

Global maternity and parental leave

Competitive benefits packages

Vacation compassionate leave personal/sick days and flex days

Access to online services for families and new parents

Early Dismissal Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)

13 affinity groups

Internal learning and development programs

Enterprise-wide employee disco

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

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