Director, Integrated Media Investment – Temporary

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

📋 Description

• We are seeking to hire a Director, Integrated Investment for a full-time temporary position through August (eligible for benefits).

• As a leader in media investment, the Director is tasked with delivering innovative and exceptional work.

• The Director will oversee client media investment management:

• Participation in the Enterprise Partnership Program (EPP).

• Act as the Lead Agency Negotiator, representing the client’s voice and potential new business opportunities.

• An effective communicator with clients, account teams, and investment leadership.

• The role focuses on leading the One Marketplace team across direct buys, biddable, offline, and procurement, ensuring all channels operate as a unified team for optimal media investment strategies.

• The Director serves as the custodian of the investment product provided to each client, offering strategic guidance informed by a thorough understanding of each client’s business, target audience, and unique category dynamics.

• While investment stewardship is the primary responsibility of the Director, engagement in additional activities is essential.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of experience in media investment and campaign management.

• A comprehensive understanding of the media landscape and its evolution.

• Proven experience in providing strategic leadership based on an extensive knowledge of each client’s business.

• Advanced media products delivered to clients, driven by a holistic grasp of advertising and media.

• Serve as a liaison among partner agencies, vendors, and in-house client strategy/creative teams.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of media landscapes and market rates to negotiate cost-effective, high-impact placements that enhance client ROI.

• Foster strong relationships with media partners, unlocking premium inventory, added value, and early access to innovative opportunities.

• Employ data-driven insights and strategic packaging to create persuasive negotiation points that align with campaign objectives and maximize value.

• Manage and mentor team members, addressing performance issues, conducting timely reviews/feedback, distributing work fairly, and ensuring equitable rotations.

• Engage in new business initiatives.

• Possess strong listening skills, believing that valuable ideas can arise from anyone, anywhere.

• Be a collaborative team player willing to adjust personal viewpoints in support of others. This individual will be part of a highly successful integrated cross-discipline team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work in a hybrid model with both in-office and remote options (depending on the role).

• Open/Flexible PTO with specific policies for the US & UK.

• Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical and mental health support.

• 401k plan with company match (USA) and a generous pension plan (UK).

• Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries.

• Generous paid parental leave policy.

• Recognition and support for life milestones.

• The Pursuit of Happiness Fund dedicated to helping Crossmedians pursue happiness through travel, enrichment classes, fitness memberships, or professional development.

• Reimbursement for cell phone/technology expenses.

• Student loan payment plan (US).

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Learning & Development and training programs.

• And plenty of burgers – lots and lots of burgers.