Optimum Sports · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Media Operations
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expOmnicom Media Group (OMG) delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. The Associate Director, Media Operations is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of Media Operations, ensuring operational processes are maintained and reviewed to conform with best practices.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketingPublic RelationsSports
Responsibilities
Take ownership of managing the day-to-day operations of the account with a high level of accountability, ensuring team members are utilized efficiently and processes are implemented and governed with high rigor
Partner with the Managing Director on legal requirements and finance for ad hoc procurement needs, for smooth coordination and execution with a sense of urgency
Develop global standardized templates and workflows to streamline project execution and improve overall efficiency, paying high attention to detail to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
Create and maintain organizational charts, distribution lists, and a team database, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in keeping them up to date and accurate
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, ownership, bias for action, frugality and excellence within the market teams, taking ownership of driving this cultural shift and ensuring efficient and effective collaboration
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and media reporting deliverables based on client requirements (e.g., time utilization reporting, spend forecast, AVB, Unbilled, etc.). Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices and reconciliations in partnership with local market teams and act as an escalation point for any financial queries, both internally and with clients
Collaborate with global finance and local agency teams to ensure strict adherence to budget management, authorization, forecasting, billing, and media clearance processes. Develop, govern, and adapt finance playbooks to establish consistent financial processes across the network. Ensure all financial obligations are met by having a solid understanding of client contracts
Prepare fee proposals for client review and presentation by owning the staff plan and scope of work process and support the Managing Director in negotiating the annual staff plan
Responsible for ensuring accuracy in operational processes relating to Media Operations
Lead and manage the media operations team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's success
Develop and implement media operation strategies, processes and workflows to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, aligning with business objectives
Develop and implement frameworks and methodologies to measure and sustain operational excellence and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align operational initiatives with overall business strategy
Overseeing the utilization of Media Operating tools and systems for accuracy and efficiency
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, identify opportunities for innovation and growth
Acts as a thought leader and influencer in the field of operational excellence, actively contribute to sharing knowledge and best practices
Support the Managing Director in negotiating the annual staff plan
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, urgency, and excellence within the market teams
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of experience in media operations, preferably in an agency or media organization
Strong knowledge of media planning, buying, and optimization across various channels
Relevant post-secondary education, training, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Vacation days
Sick days
Personal days
Paid parental leave
Paid medical leave
STD/LTD insurance benefits
Company
Optimum Sports
Optimum Sports is a sports marketing agency for sports that has expertise in branding, investments, client relationships, PR and strategy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dale Song
Chief Partnerships & Consulting Officer
Jeremy Carey
Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2026-01-17
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