Moontide Agency
Performance-Driven Associate Media Director
Moontide Agency, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Performance-Driven Associate Media Director
Moontide Agency is looking for a Performance-Driven Associate Media Director to join our rapidly growing team of 25+ media professionals. In this role, you will help lead the team to shape the strategy and execution of campaigns for one of America’s most iconic 100+ year‑old national brands, focusing on both local and regional media strategy, planning, and expertise.
Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Who We Are Moontide is a fully integrated, full-service agency based in Southern California. With an entrepreneurial spirit and an independent mindset, we’re free to think, create, and operate without traditional constraints — empowering us to create campaigns that can’t be ignored and deliver results that can’t be denied. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, celebrating optimism and challenging mediocrity while enjoying a good time along the way.
Key Responsibilities
Manage budgets and project workflows
Proficient in using syndicated research MRI/Simmons to identify actionable media targets
Solid understanding of media platforms and tools, i.e., Excel, media buying platforms (Trade Desk, Strata, Advantage, Media Ocean), etc.
Create strategic media plans across all appropriate channels, ensuring comprehensive, best‑in‑class media recommendations that deliver results
Collaborate with buyers, analysts, and production teams
Interpret and act on measurement/analytics data
Qualifications
8+ years media department agency or client‑side experience
Understanding of both traditional and digital media processes
Strong grasp of attribution, measurement, and conversion‑based KPIs (CPA, ROAS, LTV)
Seasoned relationship expert with clients and internal agency teams
Comfortable running and interpreting syndicated research data
“Owning it” — gracefully solving problems or challenges without being asked
Detail‑oriented and able to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
Ability to work well both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude
Self‑starter with meticulous attention to detail
U.S. citizen or legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship is not offered.
What We Offer
Professional development opportunities and dedicated mentorship
Access to best‑in‑class tools and resources to support your success
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance coverage
Paid holidays, sick leave, and unlimited PTO
Tech stipends, lunch‑and‑learns, and team happy hours
Charitable donation matching and opportunities to give back through philanthropy initiatives
A hybrid work model combining WFH flexibility with in‑office collaboration (El Segundo, CA office; 2x per week required)
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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Who We Are Moontide is a fully integrated, full-service agency based in Southern California. With an entrepreneurial spirit and an independent mindset, we’re free to think, create, and operate without traditional constraints — empowering us to create campaigns that can’t be ignored and deliver results that can’t be denied. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, celebrating optimism and challenging mediocrity while enjoying a good time along the way.
Key Responsibilities
Manage budgets and project workflows
Proficient in using syndicated research MRI/Simmons to identify actionable media targets
Solid understanding of media platforms and tools, i.e., Excel, media buying platforms (Trade Desk, Strata, Advantage, Media Ocean), etc.
Create strategic media plans across all appropriate channels, ensuring comprehensive, best‑in‑class media recommendations that deliver results
Collaborate with buyers, analysts, and production teams
Interpret and act on measurement/analytics data
Qualifications
8+ years media department agency or client‑side experience
Understanding of both traditional and digital media processes
Strong grasp of attribution, measurement, and conversion‑based KPIs (CPA, ROAS, LTV)
Seasoned relationship expert with clients and internal agency teams
Comfortable running and interpreting syndicated research data
“Owning it” — gracefully solving problems or challenges without being asked
Detail‑oriented and able to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
Ability to work well both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude
Self‑starter with meticulous attention to detail
U.S. citizen or legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship is not offered.
What We Offer
Professional development opportunities and dedicated mentorship
Access to best‑in‑class tools and resources to support your success
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance coverage
Paid holidays, sick leave, and unlimited PTO
Tech stipends, lunch‑and‑learns, and team happy hours
Charitable donation matching and opportunities to give back through philanthropy initiatives
A hybrid work model combining WFH flexibility with in‑office collaboration (El Segundo, CA office; 2x per week required)
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