HDJ + Associates, Inc.
Media Director
HDJ + Associates, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a Media Director to provide media thought leadership, direct overall media strategy, oversee media services for all agency media clients, conduct financial oversight of all media spending, and compose integrated media plans as necessary. Candidates must possess 10+ years of prior advertising agency experience, specifically concentrated in the discipline of media. This position reports to the SVP/Managing Director.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead integrated media strategy, planning, and buying for all agency clientsInteract with the President, SVP/Managing Director, SVP/Client Experience, and Director of Analytics to strategize and problem solve communication challengesPossess a solid understanding of the external business and market dynamics of assigned clientsDirectly manage all media staff across the planning and operations disciplinesDevelop a close working partnership with the accounting department on invoices, reconciliation, and insertion order trackingWork closely with media and creative project managers on specs, timing, and context for all campaigns that involve creative servicesFoster strong working relationships with all clients and external partnersContribute to new business development as needed
Routine Tasks:
Oversee and deliver integrated media plans that include digital and traditional tacticsDirect and coordinate the work of media staff to ensure deadlines and quality standards are metCollaborate with the analytics team to create media performance reports that effectively tie back campaign performance and available data to client marketing objectivesWork closely across internal creative, accounting, research, production, and finance departmentsEffectively manage multiple assignments simultaneouslyResolve challenging situations both internally and with the client
Requirements
Skills Required:
Demonstrated complete understanding of:
Advertising and marketing strategiesAdvanced analytics and media reportingFinancial management of all media expenditureIntegrated media tactics and landscapeSales and direct response strategiesHow self-service digital media platforms operateMedia vendors in the Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Erie, Johnstown-Altoona-State College, Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre Scranton, Philadelphia, and Chicago marketsDigital and social media best practicesEffective speaking and presentation skills
The Ideal Candidate:
Is an innovative thinker who embraces challengesIs self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong communications skillsHas above-average organizational, time, and financial management skillsIs looking for a place to work that is busy, fast-paced, and high energyHas proven strategic skills across the media planning and buying landscapeHas experience managing traditional and digital media operationsIs successfully able to collaborate with other agency departmentsIs a fresh thinker who embraces challenges and new methods of thinkingCan inspire and lead a team through multiple on-going projects and timelinesDoes not shrink under pressure or deadlines
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead integrated media strategy, planning, and buying for all agency clientsInteract with the President, SVP/Managing Director, SVP/Client Experience, and Director of Analytics to strategize and problem solve communication challengesPossess a solid understanding of the external business and market dynamics of assigned clientsDirectly manage all media staff across the planning and operations disciplinesDevelop a close working partnership with the accounting department on invoices, reconciliation, and insertion order trackingWork closely with media and creative project managers on specs, timing, and context for all campaigns that involve creative servicesFoster strong working relationships with all clients and external partnersContribute to new business development as needed
Routine Tasks:
Oversee and deliver integrated media plans that include digital and traditional tacticsDirect and coordinate the work of media staff to ensure deadlines and quality standards are metCollaborate with the analytics team to create media performance reports that effectively tie back campaign performance and available data to client marketing objectivesWork closely across internal creative, accounting, research, production, and finance departmentsEffectively manage multiple assignments simultaneouslyResolve challenging situations both internally and with the client
Requirements
Skills Required:
Demonstrated complete understanding of:
Advertising and marketing strategiesAdvanced analytics and media reportingFinancial management of all media expenditureIntegrated media tactics and landscapeSales and direct response strategiesHow self-service digital media platforms operateMedia vendors in the Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Erie, Johnstown-Altoona-State College, Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre Scranton, Philadelphia, and Chicago marketsDigital and social media best practicesEffective speaking and presentation skills
The Ideal Candidate:
Is an innovative thinker who embraces challengesIs self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong communications skillsHas above-average organizational, time, and financial management skillsIs looking for a place to work that is busy, fast-paced, and high energyHas proven strategic skills across the media planning and buying landscapeHas experience managing traditional and digital media operationsIs successfully able to collaborate with other agency departmentsIs a fresh thinker who embraces challenges and new methods of thinkingCan inspire and lead a team through multiple on-going projects and timelinesDoes not shrink under pressure or deadlines