Director, Integrated Media Strategy & Planning - Remote

USA (Remote)

$140K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own expansion of an integrated planning and strategy practice across B2B and B2C, while steering data driven media with cross agency alignment to grow key client partnerships.

  • Growth ownership: Lead IMC and cross channel media plans that connect Content, Commerce, and Tech for large brands.
  • Agency leadership: Navigate multi agency IAT environments and ensure DEPT’s strategic vision is integrated across teams.
  • People and process: Mentor ADs and Managers, elevating output quality and collaborative rigor.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the expansion of the Integrated Planning and Strategy practice, refining best-in-class processes across both B2B and B2C verticals.
  • Direct full-funnel, data-driven media strategies for nationally and internationally recognized brands, ensuring every plan moves "hearts and minds."
  • Partner with Business Development to spearhead new business pitches and identify proactive growth opportunities within the existing client portfolio.
  • Navigate and lead in complex, multi-agency (IAT) environments, ensuring DEPT®'s strategic vision is integrated across all partner workstreams.
  • Champion the use of advanced media research tools and data science to drive innovation in audience profiling and channel mix strategy.
  • Oversee the quality and consistency of strategic output across multiple account teams, ensuring a high bar for creativity and rigor.
  • Mentor and lead a team of Associate Directors and Managers, fostering a culture of "relentless curiosity" and high-performance collaboration.

Requirements

  • 8-11 years of experience in omni-channel media strategy and planning, with at least 4 years specifically focused on Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC).
  • A proven track record of winning new business and successfully retaining and growing high-value client relationships.
  • Expertise in utilizing a wide array of research and measurement tools (ComScore, MRI, GWI, Kantar, Pathmatics, etc.) to drive strategy.
  • Experience working within or leading Integrated Agency Teams (IAT) for large-scale, global accounts.
  • Exceptional leadership instincts with the ability to inspire followership and manage senior-level client expectations.
  • Deep knowledge of how media intersects with Content, Commerce, and Technology to create seamless digital experiences.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale media budgets and agency resource planning.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
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DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

Founded in 2016
Amsterdam, North Holland, NLD
4.5K employees (1,449 in marketing)
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