Wunderman Thompson is hiring: Media Director in Dallas

Overview

VML is seeking a Media Director to join our Connections department to support a key client. We are looking for a leader who can embody and support our vision and strategic direction, effectively develop and present materials for new business pitches, and be an integral part of our team. This role requires someone who can manage client media-related issues, foster strong client relationships, and lead media planning efforts that drive innovative and effective ideas. We are looking for a professional who can continually reinforce consumer behaviors in integrated idea development, empower innovative ideas with new media technologies, and supervise the implementation of integrated offerings and tools.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
• Manage the flow of client media-related issues, creating solutions and resolving problems.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Establish timetables for the development of plans.
• Support the growth and development of junior team members

• Media Planning
• Develop media plans that support the client's marketing objectives.
• Continually reinforce consumer behaviors in the integrated idea development process.
• Empower innovative ideas by bringing appropriate new media technologies and capabilities to the ideation conversation.
• Identify opportunities for content partnerships and multi-platform media partnerships.
• Create media plan recommendations and alternatives.
• Select media channels and determine scheduling.
• Analyze competitive activity in the marketplace.
• Present media plans to clients.
• Work with the analytics team to develop a measurement framework for campaigns.
• Work with the analytics team to measure media performance, make recommendations for optimization.
• Develop recap reporting to understand and document final campaign performance against goals and critical learnings.
• Ensure media plans are executed as planned and approved, on schedule and within budget.
• Regularly meet with media and industry reps to develop and maintain expertise on available technologies and capabilities.

Qualifications

• An individual with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Adept at using media research and planning tools to determine audience size and audience attributes.
• Demonstrated success in client relationships, team management, and media planning.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

What You'll Need

• 8+ years of experience with media planning and performance media. Agency experience required.
• Team management experience
• Client facing experience
• Proven ability to lead across cross-functional internal teams and with external clients, partners and vendors
• Strong integration with research/planning and analytics/measurement/optimization

What we offer

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing positivity and active listening into the workplace as we empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | Full-time hires receive medical, dental, vision coverage, a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary), and a variety of paid time off options.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We nurture real-time feedback, a growth-oriented mindset, and training opportunities through VML and WPP.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected status. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to recruit a diverse slate of candidates.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 — $180,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. WPP Benefits can be found on our site.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together. This is a hybrid role, with teams in the office several days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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