Associate Director

Publicis Groupe; New York, Providence (NY, RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media agency is seeking an Associate Director to execute media strategies and manage team operations. The role involves negotiating purchases, analyzing processes, and guiding junior staff. The agency values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in media, preferably national broadcast.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate cable purchases and manage Tardiis allocations.
• Create recommendation documents and oversee billing discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Tools

Mediaocean

Nielsen

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Spark Foundry is a global media agency dedicated to bringing HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. We combine strong media fundamentals with innovative strategies to inspire consumer attention, engagement, and purchasing. Balancing the agility of a startup with the strength of Publicis Media, we serve a diverse roster of top brands, offering boutique insights alongside global buying power. Our culture celebrates diversity and professional growth, fostering a workforce prepared for current and future industry challenges, drawing talent from various disciplines including data, analytics, creative production, and social sciences.

Job Description

The Associate Director is responsible for executing media strategies, including negotiating scatter needs, analyzing allocation and billing processes, and facilitating smooth transitions from buy to air. They will also train and guide Managers and Associates across all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate cable purchases
• Create recommendation documents
• Develop and deliver POV/position papers on key issues and opportunities
• Oversee brand allocations and corporate ownership
• Manage Tardiis allocations
• Oversee billing discrepancies
• Ensure schedules are correctly inputted
• Create documents for Mission Control
• Review and assist in post-buy analysis
• Analyze ADU packages

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in media, with a preference for national broadcast; online video experience is a plus
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency with tools such as Mediaocean, MBOX, Nielsen, Comscore, AdRelevance, eMarketer, Forrester, and third-party ad measurement tools like Integral Ad Science; also proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in teams, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Leadership qualities
• Strong negotiation skills due to high scatter volume
• Industry knowledge is helpful but not required

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging and equitable experiences. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Compensation ranges from $95,950 to $150,995 annually, based on skills and experience. The application deadline is 06/02/2025. All information is confidential and complies with EEO guidelines.