Associate Media Director, Interactive

DescriptionThe Associate Media Director will report to the media director, and work closely with a team of planners and assistants. This individual will work as one of the key client contacts, and be accountable for making the

client(s) meet their business goals. The Associate Media Director will be responsible for running all aspects of client businesses as well as ensuring a profitable, growing department and company.

Responsibilities include:

- Leading media objective and strategy development

- Presenting innovative, business-building media recommendations

- Going beyond a media focus to develop programs that encompass all client business goals

- Involved in financial aspects of the account budget, staffing, projections, etc.

- Manage the development, negotiation, implementation, tracking, reporting and optimization of all media buys

- Perform forecasting of revenue and sales based on historical data and market trends

- Maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external contacts

- Contributing to agency revenue growth through existing account opportunities

- Maintaining strong relationships with staff and growing the team as necessary

- Reviewing accounts to ensure that they are operating profitably and efficiently

- Will be responsible for all aspects related to staff such as hiring, reviews, etc.

- Provide direction for developmental success and contribution to the success of the team

- Own relationship with traditional agency Required ExperienceMust possess excellent management, analytical, multi-tasking and decision making abilities, as well as a seasoned knowledge of all media disciplines. In addition, ideal candidate must have:

- 7+ years media planning experience w/ a strong emphasis on digital/online media

- Excellent communication skills

- Exceptional strategic leadership abilities

- A significant amount of client contact experience

- Traditional media background is a plus Click to Apply