Strategic Media Director - Multi-Channel Growth

7EQ McCann Central; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Training and development

Access to premium media partners

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

McCann Media is seeking a seasoned Media Account Director to lead strategic development of client media recommendations, manage multiple international accounts, and guide a small team. You’ll craft cross‑channel media solutions that drive awareness while owning client briefs and growth initiatives.

The role demands deep understanding of media channels, strong stakeholder management, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast‑paced agency environment in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experienced account lead with senior stakeholder management
• Experience running international accounts and coordinating market stakeholders
• Experience in comms planning across categories, including media
• Ability to make cross‑channel recommendations and understand channel interplays
• Owns client briefs and leads media strategy development
• Proficient in discussing success metrics and measurement with clients
• Organised management of timelines and internal/external stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and comfort discussing contracts with clients
• Forecasting and finance/billing oversight experience
• Growth mindset to drive organic/new business growth
• Collaborative and proactive team player

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic development of clients’ media recommendations based on market, competitors and customers
• Oversee day‑to‑day management of multiple clients and lead a small team
• Develop and present multi‑channel media solutions that excite clients and drive awareness
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across internal teams and external partners
• Forecast, plan and manage budgets and billing processes
• Shape and refine client briefs and measurement frameworks

Skills

Account lead

International accounts

Comms planning

Cross-channel

Own client brief

Media strategy

Measurement

Passion for media

Timeline management

Client documents

Commercial acumen

Forecasting

Growth mindset

Collaborative

Job description

McCann Media is seeking a seasoned Media Account Director to lead strategic development of client media recommendations, manage multiple international accounts, and guide a small team. You’ll craft cross‑channel media solutions that drive awareness while owning client briefs and growth initiatives.

The role demands deep understanding of media channels, strong stakeholder management, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast‑paced agency environment in Birmingham, United Kingdom.