Director, Global Digital Media Strategy

USA (On-site)

$147K/yr – $252K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own global media strategy leadership: guide cross-channel plans, build a high-performing team, and align investments with business goals.

  • Lead a global media planning function with talent development and hiring ownership.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in media strategy with global experience.
  • Standout: Strong cross-functional collaboration and audience-insight grounding.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Guide the development of cross-channel media strategies that support integrated campaigns, product priorities, and target account programs
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing global team of media planners, providing clear direction, coaching, and accountability
  • Own hiring for the global media strategy function by assessing talent needs, making high-quality hiring decisions, and maintaining a strong talent bar
  • Create an environment of continuous learning with clear expectations, coaching, and growth opportunities for team members
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align media plans, investment strategy, and budget allocation with business goals
  • Establish and scale global media planning frameworks, processes, and best practices
  • Analyze media performance at a global level and present clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders
  • Ensure media strategies are grounded in strong audience insights and aligned to key practitioner and executive personas
  • Drive close collaboration with Analytics to ensure consistent measurement frameworks and performance reporting
  • Partner with agencies and AdTech vendors to ensure innovation, accountability, and executional excellence

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in media strategy, digital marketing, or integrated marketing, preferably in B2B and/or SaaS
  • Proven experience leading global media planning efforts across multiple channels and funnel stages
  • Demonstrated experience hiring, developing, and managing teams of individual contributors, including early and mid-career talent
  • Strong understanding of full-funnel marketing measurement, including brand, demand, pipeline, and revenue metrics
  • Ability to set clear objectives, prioritize effectively, and empower teams to deliver results with autonomy
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience driving alignment across matrixed organizations
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations
  • Experience working closely with Field Marketing, Product Marketing, Brand, and Analytics teams
  • Familiarity with modern media platforms, AdTech, and measurement tools

Benefits

Benefits

  • At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.
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