Media Director

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Media Director

Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.Position SummaryThe role of Media Director is expected to have experience in the healthcare and life science industry to guide our agency’s media capabilities, establish agency media processes, guide the development and growth of a media team with the support of the VP of Digital, all while bringing his/her years of experience to execute media placements online and offline for our current clients.The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and measured media professional with experience leading a team, while collaborating with key agency partners across creative, account, strategy and analytics teams. Focused on leading media planning and buying theMedia Director will stay on top of healthcare media platforms and trends, HCP media engagement channels and patient engagement trends; ensuring our media planners recommend the most relevant and optimal media tactics along the HCP and patient journey, while advising on KPIs. TheMedia Director position is ideal for a candidate who has a natural curiosity and drive, enjoys collaboration and working in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion to succeed.Essential Functions & Primary DutiesEstablish media planning process in collaboration with key agency stakeholdersEstablish media buying process and documentation templates necessary to successfully place media, manage assets, POs, etc. with the Digital DirectorDesign and review advertising budgets with Media Planners and Account LeadsGuide the build of client-facing media plans with media flight details and KPIsOversee all media vendor relationships for negations and contractsServe as escalation point of contact for media vendorsGuide media planners and buying in negotiation best practices with media channels to close competitive dealsOversee the media team’s creation and management media campaignsOversee and influence required analytics tracking needs for all digital media placements, continually educating and guiding media planners and analytics teamRecommend and manage agency media activation and research toolsLead the growth of the media team as agency need growsRepresent and advocate for the media team at agency management meetings and with agency leadershipCompetencies & QualificationsPersonal Attributes:Loves a challenge; relentless pursuit of excellence; little fear of adversity and headwinds; self-starter mentality that takes direction but doesn’t wait for it; kind and decent human being; doesn’t take themselves too seriously; challenges current practice and standards; innovative; embraces change.Required Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or public relations7+ years of experience in media planning and buyingMultidisciplinary background including traditional and digital mediaExcellent research, methodology and planning skillsStrong writing, communication and presentation skillsSolid comprehension of marketing (understanding of sales methodology preferred)Ability to interpret media performance and make sound recommendationsExperience in collaborating with analytics managers in performance reportingExperience with B2B and B2C audiences (pharma or medical device preferred)Enjoys working in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and WordUnderstanding or marketing regulations within the pharma and medical device space preferred

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