Responsibilities Day to day, your role includes: Overseeing development of program strategies and analysis for clients, collaborating closely with Account, Creative and Measurement teams to ensure that work is strategically aligned and on brief Expertly guiding and managing relationships between Media teams, account directors and clients to consistently deliver high-quality, inspiring work and grow our business Providing thoughtful feedback to Media teams, using performance evaluation and internal process improvement to develop and motivate talent Smartly manage revenue and program budgets to ensure necessary and optimal resourcing Playing a key role in spotting issues with core client teams and in developing new client relationships Maintaining and improving the success of publisher relationships Qualifications A four-year college education and seven to nine years of media planning experience - including at least two years of digital/interactive experience and two years of media supervisory experience within an agency An exceptional grasp on media planning, negotiation, and performance analysis and an impressive understanding of the digital environment - you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it Stellar communication skills: You're articulate, poised, straightforward - and, above all, you're thoughtful & kind Strong project management and performance management skills - you are crystal clear when it comes to delegating and providing feedback Willingness to travel as needed - you're open to new places, new faces and new ideas Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation Got the sparkle? Overview Right now, we're looking for an ace Associate Media Director - someone who can take the reins for the Media department, own key accounts and develop strong bonds with clients and internal teams alike.