M&C Saatchi Group is hiring: Media Director in New York

Overview M+C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people. We deliver business growth for our clients through effective, measurable, and evolving digital media strategies. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for a hands-on, strategic Account Director to drive client results, lead a team of junior account members, and guide performance strategy across multiple campaigns. The ideal candidate brings deep client management experience, a strong understanding of user acquisition strategies across both App and Web, and a proven track record leading growth marketing efforts. You’ll own senior-level relationships, oversee cross-functional teams, and translate performance insights into actionable next steps. This role requires someone who can think both strategically and operationally, building process, driving results, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with clients. You’re not just a relationship manager, you’re a performance-minded partner, an advisor, and a confident communicator who understands how to connect creative, media, and data to deliver real business outcomes. What You'll Do: Own and grow client relationships, becoming a trusted partner to key decision makers and helping them achieve their business objectives Support and elevate client performance conversations, including business reviews and campaign wrap-ups, by empowering your team to lead day-to-day while stepping in to drive high-level strategy across digital channels Guide the creative and media planning process, ensuring integrated strategies align with client goals Identify and drive client growth opportunities through upselling, cross-selling opportunities, and long-term planning Build and mentor high-performing teams, providing ongoing feedback, overseeing daily client communications, QA of key deliverables, and media execution Serve as a senior point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing visible leadership and handling escalations as needed Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Search & Social, Programmatic, Data & Analytics, Creative, Research, Finance) to ensure all work ladders up to a unified vision Contribute to agency operations that may cover SOWs, renegotiating contracts, team resourcing, and financial health of your accounts What You'll Bring: 8+ years’ experience in digital media, preferably in an agency setting Deep knowledge of performance platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Programmatic, etc.) and a solid understanding of full-funnel planning Proven success managing large, multi-channel accounts and cross-functional teams Hands-on experience with new client onboarding and building from the ground up (process, client deliverables, etc.) Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience liaising with clients at senior level Demonstrable experience growing revenues and effectively managing budgets/client profitability Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail Familiarity with mobile performance campaigns and MMPs is a plus An eye for good creative and how it connects to performance media BONUS: you’re tuned into trends and cultural moments and can translate those into brand opportunities What You'll Get: Salary: $130,000-$150,000 Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k match Summer Fridays: we aim to stop working at 3:00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day Holiday Break: 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year’s Eve Flexible working and WFH opportunities: Two days per week in the NY office required Annual pay reviews Up to 100% coverage for health benefits All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role About M&C Saatchi Group M+C Saatchi Performance as part of the M+C Saatchi Group, has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application. All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. DM-PERFORMANCE #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: M+C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people . We are looking for a hands-on, strategic Account Director to drive client results . The ideal candidate brings deep client management experience, a strong understanding of user acquisition strategies across both App and Web . En Español: M+C Saatchi Performance es una agencia global de medios digitales que conecta marcas con personas. Llevamos crecimiento empresarial para nuestros clientes a través de estrategias efectivas, mensurables y en evolución de medios digital. ¿Qué estamos buscando? buscamos un Director de Cuentas práctico y estratégico para impulsar los resultados del cliente, liderar un equipo de miembros de cuentas menores y guiar la estrategia de rendimiento en múltiples campañas. El candidato ideal trae una profunda experiencia de gestión de clientes, una sólida comprensión de las estratégias de adquisición de usuarios tanto en App como en Web, y un historial probado líder de esfuerzos de marketing de crecimiento. Lo que harás: Poseer y hacer crecer las relaciones con los clientes, convertirte en un socio de confianza para los tomadores de decisiones clave y ayudarlos a lograr sus objetivos empresariales. Apoyar y elevar las conversaciones sobre el rendimiento del cliente, incluidas las revisiones comerciales y los resúmenes de campañas, al capacitar a tu equipo para liderar el día a día mientras intervienes para impulsar una estrategia de alto nivel a través de canales digitales Guía el proceso de planificación creativa y mediática, asegurando que las estrategias integradas se alineen con los objetivos del cliente Identificar e impulsar oportunidades de crecimiento del cliente mediante la subvención, oportunidades de ventas cruzadas, y planeamiento a largo plazo Construir y asesorar equipos de alto desempeño, proporcionando información continua, supervisión diaria de comunicaciones con clientes, QA de resultados claves, y ejecución de medios de comunicación Servir como punto de contacto para los clientes y equipos de trabajo Disponer de detalles y habilidades de manejo interconectados necesarios Conforme a los equipos internos (Search & Business Day, Programa de Trabajo Creativo, programa de Investigación Social, etc.) Como parte de esto, M+C Saatchi Group continúa siendo un Empleador de Igualdad en Oportunidades que no discrimina y no discriminará, celebra la diversidad y basa todas las decisiones de contratación y promoción únicamente en el mérito, sin tener en cuenta ninguna característica personal. Si necesita ajustes razonables a lo largo del proceso de reclutamiento y selección, por favor avisános como parte de su solicitud. Toda la información de los empleados se mantiene confidencial según el Reglamento General sobre Protección de Datos (RGPD). NO AGENCIAS DE RECRUITMENTES. DM-PERFORMANCE #J-18808-Ljbffr