Associate Media Director, Freelance

Associate Media Director, Freelance

Huntington Beach HQ Office - Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Salary Range $110,000.00 - $139,000.00 Salary
Overview

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency, is looking for a Freelance Associate Media Director to join our General Accounts team! We don't just look for fresh talent, we look for fresh thinkers.
The Freelance Associate Media Director for General Accounts (TaylorMade, Uneekor, Hankook, New Business) is responsible for addressing client business objectives through thoughtful integrated media strategies and plans as part of a collaborative team. This candidate needs to have a deep understanding of both digital and traditional channels from a strategy, planning, execution, and measurement standpoint.
The Freelance Associate Media Director will work closely with several groups including the clients, creative agency, internal account and media teams, as well as media partners. This is a hybrid role, in-office 3 days per week.
We are looking for a media leader that likes to get involved and roll up their sleeves and is the "Go To" person that provides expertise and guidance to our clients and internally at INNOCEAN.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Steward disciplined media agency practice for cross-channel integration (online & offline) throughout developmental, planning & execution stages
Demonstrated team leadership and management skills
Development and execution, alongside the team, of cross-channel media strategies across Linear, Audio, Print, Programmatic (Display, Video, OTT, Audio), Paid Search, and Paid Social, inclusive of media mix, budget allocation, audience architecture, creative strategy, KPI development and measurement frameworks
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Effective time management and project management skills
Requirements

B.S./B.A. required - preferably in Marketing/Communications
6-8 years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management
Previous Digital and Traditional Media Planning experience is required
Professional Skills

Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks and consistently meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop programs, including excel, PowerPoint & Word
Benefits: Paid sick days, On-site Barista, Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean
Salary range: $110,000 to $139,000 annual equivalent. Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: years of experience, client, training, and transferable skills.
Who are we? We are a global brand growth company, independent in spirit, built on one belief: if it doesn't move people, it won't move business. So, we go where others don't. Deep inside human life. Closer to what people think, feel, value, and do. We've built the tools and methods to get there and stay there. The closeness is our advantage. That's where momentum and growth live.