Associate Director, Integrated Partnerships & Media

Interpublic; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Group is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Diageo Partners team’s media investments and partnerships in the United States. The role bridges investment, content partnership and activation across video, digital, sponsorships and experiential programs.

You will shape strategy, negotiate with premium publishers and oversee cross-functional teams to meet audience, brand safety and measurement standards while driving impact and value for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in media investment, digital partnerships or related fields.
• Experience negotiating direct partnerships with publishers, platforms or entertainment companies.
• Proven track record managing multi-channel programs from strategy through measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct-to-publisher investment strategy and negotiations across premium video and digital media.
• Develop partner opportunities and activation plans aligned with brand objectives.
• Manage relationships with media owners and partners to unlock value and innovations.
• Ensure programs meet brand safety, audience eligibility and regulatory requirements.
• Support senior leadership with presentations, planning and client meetings.
• Oversee timelines, deliverables and cross-functional collaboration from ideation to post-campaign recap.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Client service

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Media, Marketing or related field

Job description

Omnicom Group is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Diageo Partners team’s media investments and partnerships in the United States. The role bridges investment, content partnership and activation across video, digital, sponsorships and experiential programs.

You will shape strategy, negotiate with premium publishers and oversee cross-functional teams to meet audience, brand safety and measurement standards while driving impact and value for clients.