Associate Director, Media Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary daily contact for media client stakeholders.

• Formulate go-to-market strategies and comprehensive, integrated media plans driven by in-depth consumer and industry insights, with a strong emphasis on results.

• Facilitate briefings, brainstorming sessions, presentations, and reporting calls to represent and support the team effectively.

• Generate executive-level deliverables focusing on performance, strategic perspectives, and competitive analysis.

• Analyze data, generate insights, and provide recommendations both internally and externally in presentation format.

• Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance research, insight generation, plan formulation, and reporting processes.

• Ensure executional and performance excellence through continuous collaboration with Activation, Investment, and Data & Measurement teams.

• Build relationships with platform partners to remain updated on offerings and maximize media effectiveness.

• Monitor and manage the client scorecard to ensure the team is well-positioned to achieve performance objectives.

• Supervise and guide 1–3 direct reports; conduct regular meetings to set priorities and provide feedback and support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in the industry, concentrating on media strategy, planning, and client services.

• Passionate about establishing long-term client relationships based on mutual trust and driven by ongoing performance.

• Expertise in media strategy with experience in digital direct, programmatic, social, and search, along with proficiency in brand and offline channels.

• Ability to develop compelling, data-driven narratives for client deliverables.

• Experienced with syndicated planning and competitive insight tools (e.g., Comscore, GWI, Pathmatics, Nielsen).

• Comfortable utilizing AI-enabled tools and assisting the team in working more efficiently.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; motivated to evolve as a leader and mentor.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a focus on marketing, advertising, or business.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - learn more about our coverage here!

• Generous paid time off and 15 company-wide holidays.

• 401k plan with company contributions.

• Paid parental leave.

• Commitment to work-life balance with a strong emphasis on personal well-being.

• Opportunities for career advancement in an innovative sector and entrepreneurial options within the Monks network.

• A globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and others!

• Genuine dedication to DEI initiatives and sustainable growth. (Discover why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)