Associate Director, Media

PUBLICIS GROUPE•Boston, MA

65d

About The Position

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign's Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world's leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries. Overview Right now, we're looking for an ace Associate Media Director - someone who can take the reins for the Media department, own key accounts and develop strong bonds with clients and internal teams alike. Sound like you? Read on. You'll play an instrumental, game-shaping role in developing strategic media and implementing a wide variety of innovative tactics to grow our clients' business.

Requirements

A four-year college education and seven to nine years of media planning experience - including at least two years of digital/interactive experience and two years of media supervisory experience within an agency
An exceptional grasp on media planning, negotiation, and performance analysis and an impressive understanding of the digital environment - you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it
Stellar communication skills: You're articulate, poised, straightforward - and, above all, you're thoughtful & kind
Strong project management and performance management skills - you are crystal clear when it comes to delegating and providing feedback
Willingness to travel as needed - you're open to new places, new faces and new ideas

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Responsibilities

Overseeing development of program strategies and analysis for clients, collaborating closely with Account, Creative and Measurement teams to ensure that work is strategically aligned and on brief
Expertly guiding and managing relationships between Media teams, account directors and clients to consistently deliver high-quality, inspiring work and grow our business
Providing thoughtful feedback to Media teams, using performance evaluation and internal process improvement to develop and motivate talent
Smartly manage revenue and program budgets to ensure necessary and optimal resourcing
Playing a key role in spotting issues with core client teams and in developing new client relationships
Maintaining and improving the success of publisher relationships

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.
Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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