DescriptionWe're Future, a global leader in specialist media. Our 3,000+ employees power more than 200 trusted brands, helping millions of people discover expert content that informs, inspires, and drives action. Through our websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social channels, we connect passionate audiences with the topics they care about most.As an Associate Director within the Media Planning team, you will sit at the center of revenue growth for a high-impact vertical, owning the planning strategy behind media investments and partnerships. You'll operate as a true player‑coach, personally leading media planning while developing and elevating a team of planners. You'll help to shape go‑to‑market strategy, influence pricing and packaging, and directly impact how we win and grow business.What You'll DoYou will report into the Group Executive Director, Planning & StrategyIntimate competitive knowledge of building media plans across scalable budgets anchored in custom content, video and social media, along with 360 integrated content mix including events, influencer / creators, etc.Work alongside Sales, Integrated Marketing, Branded Content, Social Strategy and Influencer teams to brainstorm and build strategic media plans based on advertiser objectives and KPIsManage and develop a team of 2–3 Media Planners, elevating both output quality and strategic thinkingMaintain a deep understanding of Future's Women's Lifestyle business offerings, rate card and site capabilitiesStrategically build partner specific rate cards for the categories under Women's Lifestyle in partnership with sellers in effort to grow accounts and secure upfront partnershipsSupport Sales team in client and deal management throughout pre‑sale process, responding to client needs surrounding budget changes, media plan revisions, marketplace/ site information and benchmarksSupport in packaging new category specific opportunities to bring to marketPossess intimate knowledge of client(s) within Fashion, Beauty, and Home categories, understanding the competitive landscape, industry trends, and overall marketing goalsPlay a critical role in pipeline tracking and processing of deals within our customer relationship management and order management systemsPossess strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to use sales tactics to carry client communication from RFP through deal closeWork closely with Ad Operations team as it relates to site and product capabilities as well as site inventory to inform the team's planning strategyUnderstand marketplace dynamics and be an industry expertExperience That Will Put You Ahead Of The CurveBachelor's Degree7+ years experience in media planning/account managementExperience in building media plans requiredProficiency in CRM (i.e. Salesforce) and OMS (i.e. Operative.One)Understanding of rates types and performance metrics within digital media landscapeExperience media planning for native content requiredMust be extremely detail oriented with exceptional organizational skillsExcellent communication skillsKnowledge of ad specs and 3rd party tracking capabilities requiredCompensation and BenefitsThe expected range for this role is $86,000 - $110,000Medical, dental, and vision coverage401k plus a company matchUncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and timeWhen we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonusRefer a friend and get rewarded when they join FutureWell‑being support with access to our Colleague Assistant ProgramsOpportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive PlanInternal job family level Commercial 4This is a hybrid role from our New York office, working two days from the office and three from home.Diversity and InclusionDiversity is central to who we are. We believe different perspectives spark new ideas, fuel creativity, and drive innovation. That's why we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We're dedicated to fair and inclusive hiring practices and welcome talent from all backgrounds, because diverse teams build stronger futures.Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments.#J-18808-Ljbffr