Responsibilities

• Strategy, Business & Account Leadership
• Own the development and delivery of holistic, omnichannel media strategies aligned to client business objectives and brand priorities
• Set strategic direction for media planning, investment approach, channel roles, and partner strategy across accounts
• Guide and approve media recommendations, ensuring strong strategic rationale, integration with broader marketing initiatives, and alignment to performance goals
• Oversee media performance, working with analytics and insights teams to assess impact, identify opportunities, and inform future strategy
• Act as a senior strategic voice in new business efforts, including media strategy development, pitch presentations, and growth initiatives
• Partner with agency leadership to align media offerings with evolving client needs and market opportunities
• Client Partnership & Executive Presence
• Serve as a senior client advisor, building long-term, trusted relationships with brand and marketing leadership
• Lead high-level media discussions, including annual planning, investment strategy, optimization direction, and innovation opportunities

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of media planning and strategy experience
• Demonstrated success managing senior client relationships and influencing executive-level decision-making
• Strong people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing future leaders
• Advanced understanding of the media and partner landscape, evolving channel capabilities, and omnichannel measurement
• Expertise in research, planning, and buying tools (e.g., Comscore, Kantar, MediaRadar, CM360, Mediaocean)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution in a fast-paced environment