Senior Vice President, Media

Digitas • San Francisco, CA

273d • $176,700 - $288,765

About The Position

We're searching for a Senior Vice President/Group Director, Media who's a true unicorn to join the team at Digitas. Someone who can win the hearts of clients, motivate peers and junior staff alike, and skillfully juggle multiple pieces of business. Someone who will pioneer media solutions on behalf of our clients & our agency; act as a visionary within our capability; and inspire people through his/her collaboration and creativity. Sound like you? Read on. This role offers a unique opportunity to a veteran digital media star to do more than watch industry trends, but instead be an active participant in making them a reality for some of the largest brands on the planet. The SVP, Group Director will lead the troops in driving integrated media solutions across multiple clients, with direct responsibility for management within the Media group on key accounts and for the team overall.

Requirements

• Four year degree (Master's degree preferred)
• ~15 years of Advertising and Marketing industry experience with 5+ years of staff management and team leadership
• Expertise in the digital world
• Thorough knowledge and expertise in different types of Media
• Proven leadership ability and previous client relationship experience
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MRI, and CMR
• Track record of successful problem-solving skills
• Superior interpersonal and presentation skills
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Define strategic objectives and strategies to influence consumer behavior and drive business outcomes for our clients
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of integrated media channel planning including direct and programmatic/biddable media
• Provide strategic thought leadership on how media fits within a connected marketing world and collaborate with account, technology, strategy, creative and data & analytics teams to ensure that media plans are strategically aligned, client needs are met and Digitas' quality levels are upheld
• Assume a substantial role on the core client team(s) to identify issues, develop new business opportunities with existing clients, and assist in the development of new client relationships

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree