Position Description: The Media Director leads strategy, client partnerships, and team development across our client portfolio.
This is a senior leadership role with real ownership. You'll shape media strategies that drive measurable business outcomes, grow client relationships, and build the capabilities of the planning team, all while keeping a pulse on culture, data, and what's next in media. We need a leader who can set direction while staying connected to the work.
You'll thrive here if you:

• Want to lead strategy, clients, and people
• Think in terms of performance and business outcomes, not just media metrics
• Can inspire a team while holding a high bar for quality
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and see an independent, growth-stage agency as an opportunity, not a limitation

Position Responsibilities:

Lead strategy & planning:

• Develop omni-channel media strategies that align with client objectives and drive measurable results
• Leverage third-party research and data to optimize plans and shape strategic conversations
• Stay ahead of market trends, media developments, and cultural moments that impact client business
• Lead partner negotiations and guide the team to deliver flawless execution of media plans

Own client relationships:

• Serve as senior client lead, build lasting partnerships and ensure we're exceeding expectations
• Develop deep knowledge of each client's business to inform all strategic work
• Negotiate and execute custom content programs and media partnerships

Build & lead the team:

• Manage and mentor a team of 3+ colleagues, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Maintain control over workflows and processes to ensure quality and efficiency
• Evaluate performance clearly and constructively, develop talent, not just manage it
• Encourage smart risk-taking, innovation, and creative problem-solving

Drive agency growth:

• Lead new business pitch presentations and contribute to thought leadership
• Build strong relationships with media partners that elevate the agency's profile and capabilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: What You Bring -

• Omni-channel expertise across digital, social, programmatic, and traditional media
• Proven client leadership as you've grown relationships and driven business results
• Team management experience (3+ direct reports) with a track record of developing talent
• Strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of media fundamentals and performance metrics
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation

Qualifications -

• 7+ years of media planning experience, preferably in an agency environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Comfortable in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Additional Information: Reports To: VP or SVP, Media
What We Offer:

• No cost medical, dental, vision plans (plus other options)
• Generous vacation and US holidays
• 401(k) with match
• Commuter benefits
• Basic life insurance
• Monday team lunches, happy hours, and more

Location: Hybrid. 3 days/week (Mon, Tue, Thu) in our SOHO office, with flexibility for more.