Media Supervisor

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. The Media Supervisor oversees daily media operations for assigned clients, ensuring high-quality, strategic, and innovative campaign execution. They manage, train, and support Media Planners and Assistant Planners, maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. This role reports directly to the Associate Media Director. We are especially excited about candidates who have 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.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of media agency experience as a Senior Planner or Media Supervisor/Manager, with proven team management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage effectively with employees, vendors, and clients at all levels.
Strong presenter with the ability to craft clear, strategic, and inspiring media recommendations.
Trusted partner with a record of sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking.
Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships across teams and partners.
Deep understanding of media research tools, their uses, and limitations.
Confident innovator who champions bold, forward-thinking ideas.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills; able to apply data and media math to strategy.
Demonstrated ability to turn consumer insights into actionable strategies.
Experienced negotiator known for fair and effective deal-making.
Exceptional attention to detail.

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, trains, and supports Media Planners and Assistant Planners in developing and executing media plans, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
Oversees quality control, catching and correcting errors before delivery.
Manages hiring, mentoring, workload allocation, performance reviews, and pay recommendations.
Shares client goals, insights, and strategies with the team to align execution.
Keeps the Media Director informed on project progress and escalates issues as needed.
Sets high standards for creativity, strategy, and client management that inspire the team and produce award-worthy work.
Serves as the primary client contact, managing daily communication and expectations.
Builds strong client partnerships by deeply understanding their business, priorities, and challenges.
Plays an active role in key client and internal meetings.
Develops long-term strategic media plans that drive measurable results and explore emerging opportunities.
Tracks and evaluates client business performance, market trends, and competitive activity.
Defines and communicates clear media deliverables and accountability metrics.
Develops and presents strategic media recommendations and POVs.
Identifies creative and innovative media opportunities to enhance visibility and impact.
Builds strong relationships with media partners and stays current on media trends, audience shifts, and new platforms.
Represents the agency in new business pitches as needed.