Associate Director, Media

Company DescriptionDigitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.Job DescriptionRight now, we’re looking for an ace Associate Media Director – someone who can take the reins for the Media department, own key accounts and develop strong bonds with clients and internal teams alike. Sound like you? Read on.You’ll play an instrumental, game-shaping role in developing strategic media and implementing a wide variety of innovative tactics to grow our clients’ business.Day to day, your role includes:

Overseeing development of media program strategies and analysis for clients, collaborating closely with Creative teams to ensure that work is strategically aligned and on brief

Expertly guiding and managing relationships between Media teams, account directors and clients to consistently deliver high-quality, inspiring work and grow our business

Providing thoughtful feedback to Media teams, using performance evaluation and internal process improvement to develop and motivate talent

Smartly manage revenue and program budgets to ensure necessary and optimal resourcing

Playing a key role in spotting issues with core client teams and in developing new client relationships

Maintaining and improving the success of publisher relationships

Qualifications

A four-year college education and seven to nine years of media planning experience – including at least two years of digital/interactive experience and two years of media supervisory experience within an agency

An exceptional grasp on media planning, negotiation, and performance analysis and an impressive understanding of the digital environment – you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it

In-depth understanding of the golf world, its target audience, and competitive landscape to be able to partner with client to develop their goals and marketing strategies.

Stellar communication skills: You’re articulate, poised, straightforward – and, above all, you’re thoughtful & kind

Strong project management and performance management skills – you are crystal clear when it comes to delegating and providing feedback

Willingness to travel as needed – you’re open to new places, new faces and new ideas

Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.Additional InformationDigitas is an equal opportunity employer.