Associate Director — Performance Media Strategy

Publicis Groupe; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability

401K

Parental leave

Family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy to steward media issues for assigned brands, managing budgets and online media flow while collaborating with managers on recommendations.

The role requires 5+ years in digital media planning and strong client relationships; you will lead cross-channel planning, guide teams, and present to clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital media planning, buying and management.
• Strategic thinking with ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Experience leading a team and coordinating multi-part projects.
• Strong client, vendor, and rep relationships with negotiation skills.
• Comfort with digital gadgets and social networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance media planning across Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic.
• Drive cross-channel planning and buying in digital media.
• Build strong client relationships and establish agency authority.
• Manage timelines and projects across cross-functional teams.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple work streams.
• Present effectively in-person with key clients daily.

Skills

Digital media planning

Paid search

Paid social

Programmatic

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Job description

Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy to steward media issues for assigned brands, managing budgets and online media flow while collaborating with managers on recommendations.

The role requires 5+ years in digital media planning and strong client relationships; you will lead cross-channel planning, guide teams, and present to clients in a fast-paced environment.