Associate Director, Media Investment

ResponsibilitiesAs Associate Director, National Video, you will provide investment leadership across paid video channels, including Linear TV, Addressable TV, and streaming video. In this role, you will manage the video investment teams to ensure a consistent go-to-market approach and create synergies with our media strategy to exceed campaign KPIs.You’ll play an instrumental, game-shaping role in developing strategic cross-platform video approaches and implementing innovative strategies across linear, streaming, and addressable TV to grow our clients’ business. We are seeking a leader who will bring an innovative approach to planning and buying, endless curiosity to identify new opportunities, and an ability to achieve value through strong partner negotiations.Day-to-day, your role includes:Overseeing development of cross-channel video strategies and analysis for clients – collaborating closely with Media Strategy, Media Precision, Account Management, and Measurement teams to ensure that work is strategically aligned and on-briefServing as a central point of contact for clients and internal teams for the broader video investment portfolioSpeaking fluently to all video channels, but especially calling on deep expertise from activating in linear TVBuilding and fostering strong partnerships with relevant media partners in the video ecosystem, including ability to constructively navigate negotiations and leverage cross-channel investments (i.e., linear broadcasters, CTV partners, ATV operators, etc.), as well as offering guidance on product roadmaps and agency wish listsLeveraging data & audience insights, as well as historical performance, to validate video investment strategies, inform tactical decisions, and exhibit ongoing willingness to optimize investments for campaign success.Overseeing the work of video specialists, managing workflow, and providing strategic guidance and oversightProviding thoughtful feedback to direct reports, using performance evaluation and internal process improvement to develop and motivate talentContributing to new business pitches by lending strategic video expertise and high-level planning across a variety of categories and prospective clientsStaying up-to-date on the latest advanced video offerings in the marketplace spanning streaming and addressable TVPromoting a culture of shared learning and increasing visibility of video expertise within the agencyBeing a leader through strength and stability -- functioning as a point of escalation for clients and team members as needed.QualificationsWe’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:Six to nine years of media planning and buying experience, with a strong focus on cross-channel videoDeep expertise in digital streaming video, in particularExperience working within pharmaceutical and healthcare environments is a plusBachelor’s degree or higher, with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, communications, or equivalentAnalytical background – comfort with data and numbersDeep industry relationships with video partnersExcellent negotiation skills and understanding of how to add incremental value and communicate that to our clientsStrong communication and writing skills—you’re poised, precise, and above all, kind when engaging with othersAble to package, merchandise, and sell in concepts and new opportunitiesStrategic thinking and able to see the bigger pictureSelf-starter with ability to work independently and in a collaborative team settingFamiliarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generationCompensation & BenefitsCompensation Range: $97,375 - $155,961. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/31/2026.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr