Associate Director, Innovation

CMI Media Group•Parsippany, NJ

1d•$70,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We are looking for an Associate Director, Innovation—a visionary, a connector, and a creative strategist who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible. In this role, you won’t just be tracking trends; you’ll be active in creating them. You will bridge the gap between traditional media and the cutting-edge frontier, exploring how emerging technology, immersive experiences, and cultural touchpoints can be leveraged to drive business growth. From the metaverse and gaming to advanced audio, sports, and AI-driven omnichannel experiences, you will help shape the future of healthcare advertising. You will collaborate closely with our Engagement Strategy, Activation, Supplier Partner, and Media Investment teams to discover, vet, and launch groundbreaking pilot programs for some of the world’s most prominent healthcare brands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Business, Management, Innovation, Strategy, or equivalent).
5-7 years of experience in innovation management, product development, media strategy, or a related role.
A proven history of successfully managing projects from ideation to execution.
Strong strategic thinking, excellent interpersonal skills, and an insatiable desire to think outside the box.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel occasionally as needed to connect with partners and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Identify, vet, and establish strategic relationships with cutting-edge partners across gaming, travel, sports, audio, social, and emerging tech.
Collaborate with internal media and activation teams to turn abstract, innovative concepts into practical, high-impact pilot programs for our clients.
Support larger client accounts as the resident innovation lead, bringing fresh ideas, unique opportunities, and strategic vision to brand planning.
Help author bi-monthly Points of View (POVs), build/reinvent capability presentations, and champion CMI Media Group’s thought leadership both internally and externally.
Act as a key strategic voice in RFPs and new business pitches, bringing "what’s next" to prospective clients.