Sr. Director, Media Planning

Ontario, CA (Remote)

$112K/yr – $140K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 8 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the development and leadership of integrated B2B media strategies across multiple channels, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, partner negotiations, and performance-driven optimization to connect brand and demand.

  • Own the media strategy and cross-channel planning
  • Lead and mentor the media team and partner relationships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of integrated media strategies and plans for complex B2B clients, translating business and marketing objectives into clear channel, audience, investment, and measurement recommendations.
  • Develop cross-channel media plans spanning programmatic media, direct publisher buys, trade and industry media, digital display, video, content syndication, OOH, CTV, broadcast, experiential, and emerging platforms.
  • Define the role of each channel throughout the buyer journey, ensuring media investments work together as part of a cohesive strategy rather than as standalone tactics.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of media planners and buyers, elevating the strategic quality and consistency of their work.
  • Partner with activation specialists to translate media strategies into effective execution, optimization, and ongoing performance management.
  • Use performance data, market intelligence, audience insights, and measurement findings to communicate clear narratives and recommend strategic optimizations.
  • Partner closely with Demand Strategy, Creative, Analytics, Client Success, Project Management, and other disciplines to develop cohesive brand-to-demand programs.
  • Build and improve planning frameworks, tools, standards, and processes that increase consistency and scalability across the Media practice.
  • Evaluate emerging channels, platforms, partners, data sources, and planning technologies to identify relevant opportunities for clients.
  • Build strong relationships with media partners and vendors, leveraging those relationships to inform planning recommendations, drive innovation, and improve investment decisions.

Requirements

  • Eight or more years of experience in media strategy, planning, or integrated media, ideally within an agency environment.
  • Strong experience developing B2B media strategies and plans for complex or enterprise clients.
  • Deep knowledge of digital and offline media planning, including programmatic, display, video, trade and industry media, content syndication, OOH, CTV, broadcast, and other relevant B2B channels.
  • Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring media professionals and improving the strategic quality of their work.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret media performance and translate findings into clear optimization recommendations.
  • Experience partnering with channel specialists and activation teams while maintaining ownership of the overall media strategy.
  • Strong client-facing experience, including presenting strategic recommendations to director-, vice president-, and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Experience developing partner relationships and negotiating with media vendors.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.
  • Familiarity with media planning, research, buying, measurement, and audience platforms such as Bionic, Campaign Manager 360, The Trade Desk, Display & Video 360, 6sense, or Demandbase is a plus.

Benefits

  • Time Off & Flexibility – Flexible PTO, summer Fridays, and paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks for birthing parents). Plus, we’re closed from Christmas to New Year’s so you can fully unplug.
  • Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical benefits and free premium access to the Calm app for relaxation and mindfulness.
  • Financial Security – 401(k) with a 3% company contribution* (US Only), life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage for extra peace of mind.
  • Learning & Growth – A professional development fund ($500) and continuous learning programs to invest in your career.
  • Tech & Perks – Company-provided laptop & accessories, monthly Wi-Fi & cell stipend, ChatGPT Enterprise Access and exclusive discounts through Perkopolis.
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Marketbridge

3.7 Glassdoor

Marketbridge is the Go-to-Market® growth firm. Part strategic consultancy, part top-ranked agency, we help Marketing and Sales leaders align and win in complex markets globally—with zero signal loss from GTM strategy through in-market execution.Marketing and Sales leaders call on us to help them grow faster and more profitably. We empower our clients to transform how they go to market, understand what’s working and what’s not, optimize their martech and help their brand stand out in the market.We draw on an integrated team of 300+ consultants, data scientists, technologists, marketers, creatives and communications experts to identify the fastest path to impact, make data-driven recommendations and do great work that resonates with audiences.Marketbridge supports Fortune 50 companies through venture-backed, high-growth brands in technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial, and consumer markets, including Microsoft, Guidehouse, HealthEdge, Chevron and Bose.🥇 #1 Brand US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥇 #1 Demand US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥈 #2 Fastest-Growing US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥈 #2 Ranked US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🏆 7x ANA B2 Awards Winner 2025🏆 9x Communicator Awards Winner 2025🏆 3x Elevation Awards Winner 2025🏆 11x TITAN Business Awards Winner 2024🏆 5x MUSE Creative Awards Winner 2024🏆 Washington Post 2024 Top Workplace🏆 Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work🏆 Clutch 2024 Top Advertising & Marketing Agency🏆 Global ACE 2024 Award Winner🏆 CIPR Excellence 2024 Award Winner

Founded in 2000
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
325 employees (98 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$112K/yr – $140K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$8M
Last Raise
$3M
Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2023
    Private Equity
  • Sep 2013
    Debt Financing • $3M
  • Jan 2000
    Seed • $5M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$66.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.9%
Direct
45.9%
Referral
8.2%
Social
13.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~325
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Sr. Director, Media Planning

Marketbridge · Ontario, CA · Remote