Associate Director, Performance Media Strategy

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Spark Foundry in New York, NY seeks an Associate Director, Strategy to steward media issues for assigned brands, ensuring accurate budget control and timely online media activity flow. You will develop deep client knowledge and collaborate with Managers to translate media insights into actionable recommendations.

The role requires 5+ years in digital media planning/buying, strong strategic thinking, and proven team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital media planning, buying and management with progressive responsibility.
• Strategic thinking and ability to solve problems with unconventional solutions.
• Experience leading a team and growing team members' potential.
• Strong client, vendor, and rep relationship management and negotiation history.
• Familiarity with digital gadgets and communities impacting brands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day steward on media issues for assigned brands.
• Maintain budget control and flow of online media activity.
• Develop and communicate media recommendations with Managers.
• Lead and attend in-person meetings with key clients.
• Coordinate across internal and external teams to deliver outputs.

Skills

Performance media planning

Cross-channel planning

Client relationship building

Project management

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Multi work streams coordination

Strategic & critical thinking

Vendor relationship management

Presentation skills

Self-motivation & organization

Job description

Spark Foundry in New York, NY seeks an Associate Director, Strategy to steward media issues for assigned brands, ensuring accurate budget control and timely online media activity flow. You will develop deep client knowledge and collaborate with Managers to translate media insights into actionable recommendations.

The role requires 5+ years in digital media planning/buying, strong strategic thinking, and proven team leadership.