Associate Media Director

Creative Niche; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Niche Inc. is seeking an Associate Media Director to lead the strategic direction of a high-profile account.

This client-facing leadership role requires owning the account, building strong client relationships, and guiding a high-performing team. You will drive media strategy across integrated channels, align plans with business objectives, and present insights and performance to senior client stakeholders with confidence.

Qualifications

• Agency media strategy experience
• Experience leading large client accounts
• Ability to build trusted client relationships
• Strong presentation and storytelling abilities
• Strategic thinker with analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day strategic leadership of a major account and be the primary client contact
• Lead media strategy across integrated channels
• Present strategic decisions and campaign performance to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with planning, buying, digital, social, search and programmatic teams
• Identify opportunities to grow the business through strategic thinking

Skills

Media strategy

Client leadership

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Analytical thinking

Job description

We are looking for an Associate Media Director to lead the strategic direction of a high-profile account. This is a client-facing, leadership role for someone who can take full ownership of the account, build strong client relationships, and guide a high-performing team.

What you'll do:

• Own the day-to-day strategic leadership of a major account, and serve as the primary client contact
• Lead media strategy development across integrated channels, ensuring plans align with business objectives and deliver measurable results
• Present strategic recommendations, insights, and campaign performance to senior client stakeholders with confidence
• Collaborate closely with planning, buying, digital, social, search and programmatic teams to ensure seamless execution
• Identify opportunities to grow the business through strategic thinking and innovation

Ideal Background:

• Extensive media strategy experience in an agency environment
• Experience leading large, complex client accounts
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and independently own an account
• Strong presentation, communication, and storytelling abilities
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of emerging media trends and integrated media planning

At Creative Niche Inc., all hiring decisions are made by qualified recruitment professionals. Automated tools or AI-assisted systems may be used to help screen, assess, or match applicants to open roles. These systems are designed to support, not replace, human judgment.

Equal Opportunity & Experience

Canadian experience is not required for consideration. Equivalent international experience is valued equally.

Vacancy

This role is currently open, and applications are under review.