Associate Director, Media Strategy

USA (On-site)

$105K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 13 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the day-to-day strategy and client relationships for a key account, guiding performance-focused media planning and leadership of 1–3 direct reports. Core workstreams include client deliverables, data-driven storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration with activation, investment, and measurement teams.

  • Lead client scorecard management and performance tracking
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies and integrated media plans

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • - Track and manage the client scorecard to ensure the team is set up to hit performance goals.
  • - Lead and manage 1–3 direct reports; regularly meet to establish priorities and offer guidance and feedback.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of industry experience focused on media strategy, planning and client service.
  • Eager to forge long-term client partnerships built on mutual trust and fueled by ongoing performance.
  • Proficient in media strategy with experience across digital direct, programmatic, social and search plus fluency in brand and offline channels.
  • Ability to craft compelling, data-driven narratives for client deliverables.
  • Experienced with syndicated planning and competitive insight tools (e.g., Comscore, GWI, Pathmatics, Nielsen).
  • Comfortable adopting AI-enabled tools and helping the team work smarter.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; desire to grow as a leader and mentor.
  • BA or equivalent with emphasis on marketing, advertising, or business.
  • Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries is a plus

Preferred

  • Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries is a plus

Benefits

  • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
  • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
  • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
  • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
  • Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
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Associate Director, Media Strategy

Monks · USA · On-site