Director of Business & Media Strategy

Job Title

22squared is seeking a modern, hybrid media leader to drive both client leadership and media strategy across our portfolio of media-only and integrated client engagements.
This role reflects the evolving structure of modern media to guide clients through strong accountability, fast decision-making, and growth of business outcomes.
This individual will serve as the primary strategic partner to clients, while also owning end-to-end media planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. They will help build and lead a team structured around integrated planning and client delivery, replacing traditional silos with a more agile, outcome-driven model.
Key Responsibilities

Integrated Media Planning
Client Leadership & Growth - Media Only Accounts
Team Leadership & Department Oversight
Operational & Strategic Excellence
Qualifications

10+ years of experience in media strategy, planning, and/or client leadership within a media agency environment
Proven ability to lead both client relationships and media planning functions
Strong understanding of the modern media ecosystem, including:

Digital and performance media (paid social, search, programmatic)
Retail media and emerging platforms
Cross-channel planning and full-funnel strategy

Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Strong proficiency in media planning tools such as MediaOcean, Prisma, Nielsen, comScore, Media Radar, etc
Strong analytical mindset with comfort translating data into actionable strategy
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with executive presence
Experience working in or with integrated, evolving agency models preferred
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