YOUR ROLE
We are hiring a Director to join our Planning and Business Leadership team in a full time temporary role through August (benefits eligible). As a champion of media planning and strategy, the Director, Media, is responsible for delivering a level of innovation and excellence in work. This requires an in-depth understanding of communications and media strategy, cross‑channel planning, and the intricacies of online and offline media activation and campaign performance analysis.
What you will do:
- Toggle between the strategic and executional sides, using technical knowledge to craft stronger strategy.
- Explain media theories and technology to clients, partners, and internal teams, acting as teacher and mentor.
- Build relationships with clients, new business prospects and partner agencies.
- Drive entrepreneurial initiatives, building the agency with new tools, ideas, and opportunities.
- Work in a collaborative, loosely structured environment, focusing on continuous learning and delivery.
REQUIREMENTS
- 6+ years of experience in media planning.
- Vertical experience in financial, banking, wealth management or related is highly desirable.
- Strategic leadership based on an in-depth knowledge of each client’s business.
- Advanced media product delivery, fueled by holistic understanding of advertising and media.
- Liaison between partner agencies, media partners, and in‑house client strategy/creative teams.
- Thorough understanding of the media landscape and its evolution.
- Team management, including mentoring, performance reviews, feedback, and fair work distribution.
- Strong listening skills and collaborative mindset.
- Participation in new business efforts.
- Ability to align personal viewpoint with team objectives.
Salary range $100k – $145k. Compensation is determined based on skills, qualifications, and tenure. NY‑based candidates preferred. The role is benefits eligible.
BENEFITS
- Hybrid work model with in‑office and remote options.
- Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK policies.
- Sponsored healthcare and agency‑wide physical & mental health support.
- 401(k) with company match (USA) and generous pension (UK).
- Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries.
- Generous paid parental leave policy.
- Life milestone recognition & support.
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund to support personal development.
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement.
- Student loan payment plan (US).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Learning & Development and training programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to stand, bend, and reach.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Communicate information and ideas clearly to others.
Observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
WE VALUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We do not discriminate against candidates or employees on the basis of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Employees may request reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions in compliance with the ADA. Contact for accommodations (US based candidates).
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