Serve as a senior advisor and escalation point for clients while partnering closely with account leadership Build strong cross-functional relationships across creative, strategy, analytics, finance, and account teamsLead, mentor, and develop media talent across levels Establish clear expectations for timelines, deliverables, and quality Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environmentPlay an active role in new business efforts, including pitch strategy and presentations Drive organic growth through strong client partnership and strategic leadershipWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field 10+ years of media planning and buying experience with demonstrated senior leadership responsibilityProven experience leading integrated, multi-channel media strategiesExperience managing senior and executive-level client relationshipsStrong strategic, analytical, and business acumen with the ability to connect media decisions to business outcomes Exceptional communication and presentation skills Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams Deep familiarity with media platforms and tools including Google Ads, Meta, Google Campaign Manager, Google Analytics, and related ecosystems Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complexity across multiple accountsCollaborative leadership style, high emotional intelligence, accountability, and a sense of humor PreferredExperience evolving or scaling a modern media practice Advanced negotiation experience and strong publisher relationships Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Advantage, GWI, LiveRamp, or similar platformsComfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments where strategy, media, and technology intersect Joy in solving complex problems and defining new approaches when the playbook does not yet exist Positive leadership mindset rooted in a solutions oriented approachWhy A&G?Join a vibrant team that values creativity, innovation, and making a positive impact. Set the strategic direction for cross-channel paid media solutions aligned to client business objectivesLead the development of integrated media strategies, frameworks, and client presentationsEnsure clear audience insights, competitive context and compelling strategic narrativesProvide senior oversight of tactical planning including channel mix, flighting, partner selection, and investment allocationOversee RFP development, vendor briefing, evaluation, negotiation, and selectionServe as final approver for key media documentation including authorizations, flowcharts, trafficking sheets, and billing inputsEnsure flawless execution across trafficking, tagging, pacing, optimization, and reconciliation through team leadership Maintain full accountability for performance, timelines, operational rigor, and consistency across accountsCuriosityContinuously seek deeper understanding of audiences, media behaviors, and emerging opportunities to inform smarter, more effective media decisions.