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Critical Mass · 2 days ago

Media Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

Critical Mass is looking for a Contract Media Director who will lead strategic media planning and execution to drive business performance. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to set media objectives, manage client relationships, and oversee campaign execution across key platforms.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the media planning and investment efforts for local campaigns, focusing on performance-driven strategies and regional buying

Collaborate with planning leads, marketing science teams, and creative counterparts to establish clear media objectives and drive strategic alignment

Demonstrate initiative by exploring new media solutions, utilizing strategic thinking and creativity to develop innovative alternatives

Manage client relationships and day-to-day queries, providing strategic direction and guidance to media teams

Oversee media execution, ensuring timely delivery against key milestones, including buy negotiations, live dates, and performance reporting

Develop and implement media strategies across DSPs, Google, Search, META (paid social), and TTD, ensuring optimal use of platforms

Manage and mentor the development of Associates and Supervisor teams, fostering their skills and supporting career growth

Lead the process of compiling and interpreting media research to inform media plan development and recommendations

Maintain strong working relationships with internal media planners, creative teams, and clients, acting as a key strategic media partner

Stay ahead of industry trends, exploring new opportunities and meeting with media/vendor representatives to inform strategic decisions

Oversee partner relationships and media buy delivery, ensuring high levels of accuracy and alignment with client objectives

Manage budgets efficiently, ensuring compliance with the SOX process and effective investment oversight

Present media plans and performance insights internally and to clients, providing actionable recommendations

Contribute to the development of competitive analysis to deepen knowledge of the competitive landscape and inform media strategies

Qualification

Media planningClient relationship managementCampaign executionData analysisPerformance optimizationBudget managementTeam managementStrategic thinkingIndustry trends awarenessTTDAnalytics toolsCommunication skillsNegotiation expertise

Required

6+ years' experience in media planning and investment, focusing on performance, mid-to-upper funnel, Search, Social, and Programmatic across multiple campaigns

At least 3 years of management experience

Proven ability to integrate media, creative, and brand objectives, collaborating with cross-functional teams

Experience managing client relationships, ensuring alignment and timely execution of media plans

Hands-on campaign execution, using data and insights to optimize performance

Agency experience, particularly with integrated media campaigns

Proficiency in TTD, search platforms, and media planning tools

Strategic partner mindset, offering insights and recommendations to optimize results

Experience managing multi-million-dollar media budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and ROI

Up to date with industry trends, fostering innovation through continuous learning

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills

Proven media buying and negotiation expertise

Clear understanding of the media planning, buying, and reporting process

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficiency in proprietary analytics and syndicated research tools

Preferred

Digital and unwired experience is a plus

Company

Critical Mass

Glassdoor3.4

Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency with a relentless focus on the customer.

Founded in 1996

Calgary, Alberta, CAN

1001-5000 employees

http://www.criticalmass.com/

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