Director Media

Advantage Solutions•Boston, MA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Media is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of integrated media programs across both traditional and digital channels for assigned clients. This role oversees day-to-day media operations, manages and mentors a team of media professionals, and serves as a primary media partner to clients. The Director, Media works cross-functionally with account, analytics, strategy, creative, channel, and programmatic teams to deliver impactful media solutions that drive business outcomes. This role also supports new business development and contributes to the ongoing growth and innovation of the media practice. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

8+ years of media experience across digital and traditional channels.
5+ years working within an integrated media team in a client-facing role.
Experience managing and developing teams of 3+ media professionals.
Strong knowledge of brand and performance media KPIs.
Experience with ad serving and media research tools including CM360, comScore, Vivvix, and MRI Simmons.
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
8+ years of experience in Media at an agency
Strong understanding of both awareness and performance digital media channels and strategies, including display, mobile, video, paid search, programmatic and social media
Previous success in the planning, development and management of digital media campaigns for brands or products
Ability to analyze data and deeply understanding of measurement practices, 3rd party measurement companies and web analytics
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects simultaneously
Proven client service orientation with strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
Ability to consistently perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment as an individual on a team
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated interest in keeping up with emerging technologies and digital marketing trends

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoubleClick and other 3rd party tracking solutions preferred
Experience with the following technology platforms preferred (Self-Serve Programmatic DSPs, DFA, Facebook UI/FBX)

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day media strategy, planning, and execution across awareness and performance marketing channels to deliver against client objectives.
Serve as the primary media contact for assigned clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations.
Oversee the development of media strategies and plans, including RFP development, partner selection, and media mix recommendations.
Review and approve planning deliverables such as flowcharts, digital schedules, reporting, optimization strategies, and financial reconciliation to ensure accuracy and quality.
Partner with Business Development and Media Leadership teams on new business pitches, contributing media strategy and presentation development.
Manage, coach, and develop media supervisors, planners, and coordinators.
Contribute to the operational growth of the media practice through standardized processes, templates, and best practices.
Stay current on media and industry trends and apply insights to client solutions.
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
Assume responsibility for the growth and vitality of the company’s media practice and of your clients’ business.
Develop and/or approve direction of RFPs that lead publishers in devising innovative approaches to meeting campaign objectives and delivering value.
Ensure accurate record keeping and finances on all accounts.
Work with cross-functional departments to ensure flawless execution.
Review final reconciliation of campaign and authorize client refunds if appropriate.
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports