Media Director

1w1 week ago

Giant Spoon

Los Angeles, US · Full-time · $135,000 – $170,000

About this role

We are seeking a Media Director who can command a team of media strategists into a future-proofed media landscape. Demonstrate and lead strategic and creative planning skills through data and cultural driven insights for our clients. Client-facing, articulate leader with fundamentals of integrated media.

Expertise in both traditional and non-traditional media across channels like Digital, TV, OTT, streaming and performance platforms, applied to an advanced strategic viewpoint. Identify custom content opportunities and lead the charge to be first to market in execution. Prioritize impact over impressions and reimagine media in a mobile-first video-dominated world.

Accountable client-facing lead on day-to-day media projects and presentation delivery with commanding presence. Oversee team of media planners, partnering with interdisciplinary teams across strategy, creative and analytics. Passionate about details, supporting projects that blur lines between media, strategy, intelligence and creative as a utility player.

Constantly look for ways to make operations more efficient and improve frameworks. Network with partners from corporations to startups as a go-getter. Work out of NY office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, open to LA office; not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

8+ years in integrated media planning with knowledge of omni-channel media planning and buying, strong expertise in TV/video strategy and buying as well as custom content and partnerships, ideally in an agency environment
Experience in presenting and owning conversations with senior clients both directly and as part of an inter-agency environment
Expert in media planning, reporting and management tools such as Nielsen, GWI, Google Analytics, CM360, eMarketer for application/analysis
Demonstrate strategic and creative planning skills through data and cultural driven insights
Client-facing articulate leader with commanding presence and confidence
Expertise in traditional and non-traditional media across Digital, TV, OTT, streaming and performance platforms

Responsibilities

Oversee management of media programs including content partnerships, video (TV, digital, OTT) strategy and distribution, emerging media, social and more
Serve as accountable client-facing lead on day-to-day media projects and presentation delivery
Lead planning team, overseeing media planners and partnering with strategy, creative and analytics teams
Develop and implement brand-specific processes that create efficient day-to-day team operation
Delegate effectively amongst team members, managing both up and down
Oversee buttoned-up handling of client business documents, workflow and management style
Lead brand financials and budget management
Cultivate and foster strong relationships with networks, platforms and video partners

Benefits

Exposure to projects that blur lines between media, strategy, intelligence and creative
Dream up phenomenally creative ideas while gaining foundational media operations experience
Network with partners far and wide, from corporations to startups
Opportunity for go-getters hungry to learn and grow