Associate Media Director, Client Orchestration

RPA•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

RPA is seeking an Associate Media Director to join our Client Orchestration team, leading integrated media strategy across the (Viking and Resorts World Las Vegas) business. This is a senior, client-facing leadership role for experienced media strategists who already operate with ownership, guiding strategy, investment decisions, and teams with confidence and autonomy. The Associate Media Director serves as a primary strategic partner to clients and internal leadership, balancing long-term vision with disciplined oversight to deliver measurable business results.

Requirements

Current or recent experience operating at the Associate Media Director level (or equivalent)
Proven ownership of integrated media strategy across multiple channels and significant investment
Experience leading senior client relationships and executive-level conversations
Demonstrated people-management experience with Supervisors and Planners
Ability to make informed, confident decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Strong media fundamentals, organization, and strategic thinking to fast moving accounts
Exhibit proficiency in a range of media-related tools, including Omni, planning tools such as Media Tools, 3rd party research platforms such as Media Radar
Ability to remain adaptable and calm while managing change, shifting priorities, and complex accounts
Curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Own holistic, full-funnel media strategy aligned to client business goals and KPIs
Lead annual planning, long-range roadmaps, and cross-channel investment frameworks
Push thinking beyond 'the plan' to identify growth opportunities, innovation pilots, and test-and-learn strategies
Act as a strategic thought partner to Media Directors, Account leadership, and clients
Serve as a senior, day-to-day client lead across major campaigns or initiatives
Lead high-stakes client presentations and strategic conversations independently
Bring a clear point of view and guide clients through trade-offs and recommendations with confidence
Be viewed by clients as a trusted advisor, not just a media executor
Oversee investment health, pacing, and performance across channels and partners
Partner closely with Analytics and Investment teams to guide optimization strategy
Proactively identify risks and course-correct across budget, timing, or performance
Maintain final accountability for accuracy, consistency, and storytelling across deliverables
Manage and develop a team and strengthen Media Supervisors as independent leaders
Set and reinforce a high bar for strategic rigor, client readiness, and executional quality
Provide clear direction and feedback without reliance on constant escalation
Collaborate across Account, Analytics, Investment, Insights, and Creative teams to drive alignment and momentum