Associate Media Director, Strategy & Planning

Quigley-Simpson & Heppelwhite•New York, NY

8d•Remote

About The Position

As an Associate Media Director, your core responsibilities are media strategy, client service, and team leadership. You will act as the primary client relationship manager. As a day-to-day single point of contact, you understand client goals and build positive rapport. You’ll lead your team in producing well thought out digital media strategies and recommendations that deliver on your client's KPI goals, using data, resources, and media best practices. You’ll be the primary voice of your team, coaching, inspiring, and motivating junior members to bring their best thinking each day.

Requirements

5+ years of media agency experience with client service, media planning, buying, and reporting
Strong background in performance-driven digital media, with advanced knowledge across Search, Social, and Programmatic platforms
Understanding of digital ad trafficking processes and platforms (DV360, Innovid, etc.)
Prior exposure to the media planning process or media resources, such as DCM, Innovid, comScore, Prisma/Mediaocean, eTelmar (MRI), Media Tools, Mediaocean OX, Commspoint, MOAT, IAS, a plus
Analytical ability to distill data into actionable insights
Ability to collaborate and communicate with clients to strengthen relationships
Proven ability to manage multiple team members
Must be capable of creating solutions and proactively resolving issues
Ability to deliver on deadlines and prioritize tasks

Nice To Haves

Polished presentation skills, as well as excellent written communication skills with the ability to convey complex strategies concisely
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills
Ability to work well independently as well as within a team with a positive attitude
Curiosity/Desire to Learn–the digital media landscape is constantly changing, challenging you to continue to be knowledgeable in the space (Programmatic, Augmented Reality, etc.)
Ability to work with different workstyles and contribute to the core values and culture Quigley-Simpson upholds
Prior exposure to the media planning process or media resources, such as DCM, Innovid, comScore, Prisma/Mediaocean, eTelmar (MRI), Media Tools, Mediaocean OX, Commspoint, MOAT, IAS, a plus
Have fun! Don’t be afraid to take risks. Quigley-Simpson’s goal is for you to grow in what brings you joy in your responsibilities, and it fosters that momentum.

Responsibilities

A storyteller who leads cross-channel performance digital strategies and recommendations for media campaigns
Lead digital strategic planning initiatives, including copy writing, budget and channel allocation, and audience development
Work collaboratively across teams to integrate linear and digital strategies, amplifying brand impact and performance across channels
Act as a client relationship manager, building trust and positive rapport with client, and understanding client’s marketing objectives and goals
Own internal communication, vendor relationships, and the overall media execution process
With support of executive leadership, lead the development of key client deliverables, inclusive of QBRs, marketplace white papers, and bi-annual presentations to clients
Proactive and responsive client communication
Directly manage, mentor, and direct the Media Supervisor, Media Planner, and Associate Media Planner
Manage an interdisciplinary team, by client/project, that adheres to the Strategy and Planning goals
Work with Activation, Analytics, and Ad Ops teams to ensure that highest quality thinking, measurement, and reporting are executed against campaign KPIs
Support finance in the prompt and accurate distribution of client invoices and reconciliation of client budgets
Participate in professional growth and development initiatives (POV, white papers, committees, etc.), and share expertise and knowledge with the agency
Contribute to the professional growth and development of your team members
Initiate and review reports, trends, and results, interpreting data to make proactive strategic recommendations that advance business initiatives
Serve as a role model with a positive attitude, and facilitate a healthy team environment