Media Director

Noble People•New York, NY

About The Position

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world. Media ideas that aren’t media. Media that isn’t boring. Brand ideas that people love. We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the nonsense that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate, transparent, and values-driven. We strip out the old rules, find smarter ways to make an impact, and take a modern, innovative approach to media – always through a creative lens.

Requirements

6–8 years of experience as a media leader with a proven ability to translate vision into strategic insights and effective media solutions that drive client success.
4–5 years of experience managing and developing teams across multiple levels.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to craft clear, compelling media presentations and present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
Demonstrated creative, strategic, and analytical thinking, with a record of delivering bold, innovative ideas.
Strong relationship builder with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Deep understanding of media research tools, their capabilities, and limitations.
Strong command of media strategy, consumer insights, and media math.
Skilled, fair negotiator with sharp analytical and detail-oriented skills.
Willingness to travel and work occasional after-hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated sustained commitment to performance-driven environments, whether through collegiate athletics, military service, student organizations, work experience, entrepreneurial ventures, or other creative or competitive settings.

Responsibilities

Leads by example with a growth mindset; seeks feedback and drives continuous improvement.
Mentors team members, fostering bold, data-informed thinking grounded in No-Bull principles.
Enhances agency standards, processes, and operational efficiency.
Sets weekly priorities, assesses talent, and develops growth plans.
Empowers team members to deliver high-quality, strategic, and creative work.
Translates data and research into actionable media strategies and activations.
Leads communications and planning strategy across assigned accounts.
Oversees annual, channel, and tactical plans, ensuring alignment with goals and KPIs.
Owns buy recommendations, go-to-market, learning, and reporting plans.
Defines deliverables, manages timelines, and drives work that’s Honest, Bold, and Original.
Serves as primary client contact, ensuring timely, precise delivery from strategy through execution.
Oversees flawless planning, activation, measurement, and financial operations.
Contributes to new business growth and partnership expansion.
Communicates effectively with executive and tactical stakeholders.
Maintains deep understanding of client business and competitive landscape.
Develops standardized processes, templates, and deliverables for consistent excellence.