Global Media Transformation Director (6-Month Contract)

Merkle Italia; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkle Italia in Amsterdam seeks a Media Strategy Director to accelerate media transformation and drive excellence across global markets. You will lead strategic partnerships with major media platforms, shape best practices, and enable governance and capability building to support growth.

This 6-month fixed-term contract (with potential to extend) requires 8+ years in media, international experience, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams and drive data-led planning across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in media, marketing, or communications roles.
• Experience within FMCG, consumer goods, lifestyle, or global brand-led organisations preferred.
• Experience operating within international or matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Global Media Transformation & Operating Model: support transformation agenda and align across global, regional, local markets.
• Strategic Media Partnerships: lead JBPs with global media partners and oversee forecasting and performance.
• Media Excellence & Capability Building: develop and embed governance, playbooks, and training materials.
• Global Media Community Leadership: build relationships with stakeholders and lead knowledge-sharing forums.
• Agency Management & Governance: partner with global media agencies and governance processes.
• Team Leadership: coach and develop direct reports and wider media community.

Skills

Media planning

Digital ecosystems

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Governance

Agency management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Job description

Merkle Italia in Amsterdam seeks a Media Strategy Director to accelerate media transformation and drive excellence across global markets. You will lead strategic partnerships with major media platforms, shape best practices, and enable governance and capability building to support growth.

This 6-month fixed-term contract (with potential to extend) requires 8+ years in media, international experience, and strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams and drive data-led planning across global