Media Account Director: Strategy & Growth

7EQ McCann Central; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Job summary

McCann Media in Birmingham is seeking a Media Account Director to lead strategic development of client media recommendations across markets, combining insights on audience, competitors, and channels.

You will manage day-to-day client work, mentor a small team, and craft cross-channel plans that balance brand activity and direct response, while ensuring rigorous measurement.

This role requires travel to London one day per week; the agency culture emphasizes learning, collaboration, and growth.

Qualifications

• An experienced account lead with strong relationships at senior client level.
• Experience managing international accounts with multi-market coordination.
• Strong understanding of media channels and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic development of client media recommendations across markets.
• Lead day-to-day client management and supervise a small team.
• Develop cross-channel media solutions with actionable insights to drive awareness and results.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders across markets to align on briefs and delivery.

Skills

Client leadership

Senior account management

Multi-channel planning

Digital media expertise

International accounts

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Forecasting & budgeting

Presentation skills

Job description

McCann Media in Birmingham is seeking a Media Account Director to lead strategic development of client media recommendations across markets, combining insights on audience, competitors, and channels.

You will manage day-to-day client work, mentor a small team, and craft cross-channel plans that balance brand activity and direct response, while ensuring rigorous measurement.

This role requires travel to London one day per week; the agency culture emphasizes learning, collaboration, and growth.