Associate Media Director - Investments

1w1 week ago

Mediabrands

New York City, US · Full-time · $110,000 – $115,000

About this role

The Associate Media Director is a high-level client team specialist and strong leader with proven experience managing teams. Responsibilities include juggling multiple high-level projects, researching, justifying partner selection, and developing multi-faceted media partnerships. Think strategically and collaborate across agency disciplines to deliver client goals.

Provide oversight and leadership of client relationships while aligning with goals to exceed them as a strategic partner. Strengthen and broaden relationships for deeper organizational footprint. Partner with finance and project management to ensure delivery and drive profitability.

Manage a team executing the full national buying process, including branded content development, audience tracking, strategic negotiations, tactical scheduling, and post-buy analysis. Drive integrated business processes ensuring all disciplines support the business. Play an active role in conflict resolution before issues escalate.

Assemble thought leadership POVs, proposals, and reporting as a strong strategic contributor. Support MAGNA agency-wide media partnerships cost-effectively for clients. Foster team development, growth, and training of direct reports alongside investment leaders.

Requirements

Ability to manage an entire team or teams on all assigned business
Strong oral and written communication skills with solid presentation skills
Management and supervisory experience required
Well-versed in all aspects of media, particularly National TV, Video, Streaming, and Advanced TV
Passionate about innovation, creative process, and advertising
Team player willing to help others and let junior members shine
5+ years of agency experience with extensive client management and 2+ direct reports
Bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing preferred

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and leadership of client relationships
Align with client goals and act as a strategic partner to exceed them
Strengthen and broaden client relationships for deeper organizational footprint
Manage team executing full national buying process including branded content, audience tracking, negotiations, scheduling, and post-buy analysis
Drive integrated business processes aligning all disciplines
Identify, manage, and resolve conflicts before escalation
Assemble thought leadership POVs, proposals, and reporting
Support MAGNA agency-wide media partnerships cost-effectively