Associate Media Director

AbelsonTaylor Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401k with Company match of 50%

Adoption Assistance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

AbelsonTaylor Group is seeking an Associate Media Director in Chicago to lead media strategy and team development. This role involves overseeing campaign execution, providing media insights, and fostering a positive team environment.

The ideal candidate has 7-8+ years of experience in media planning and demonstrates strong leadership abilities. The position follows a hybrid schedule and offers extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of experience in media planning/buying, demonstrating expertise and leadership.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
• Strong understanding of digital, social, and emerging platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify testing opportunities in media strategy.
• Oversee campaign management teams for quality assurance.
• Provide insights into media performance and brand impact.
• Lead training and development for junior team members.

Skills

Media planning/buying expertise

Leadership skills

Digital expertise

Conflict resolution

Curiosity

Stress management

Job description

At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it’s a way of life.

Here, you’ll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential. Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time.

Now, we are on an unstoppable mission for an Associate Media Director to join our team.

Ready to make a difference and be part of something extraordinary? Join us on this journey toward a healthier, happier world! Apply now!

What You’ll Do

• Innovation & Testing: Identify opportunities for testing and innovation in media strategy, collaborating with IS counterparts to implement.
• Campaign Oversight: Assume oversight of campaign management teams, providing quality assurance, troubleshooting, and support.
• Presentations: Apply storytelling techniques to presentations, adapting fluidly to adjust strategies in real-time.
• Media Insights: Provide deep insights into media performance, proactively managing brand impact, and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
• Project Management: Manage media team scope on projects, flagging potential overages and organizing teams accordingly.
• Process Optimization: Define and adjust processes for new tools and technologies as required.
• Research Utilization: Regularly leverage research from media tools to propose and defend innovative ideas.
• Digital Expertise: Demonstrate understanding of digital, social, and emerging platforms and technologies.
• Strategic Partnerships: Initiate discussions with partners to influence product roadmaps and capabilities.
• Relationship Building: Establish relationships with IS leads, department leads, client leads, and vendor leads to enhance collaboration and client service.
• Data Expertise: Differentiate between 2nd and 3rd party data sets, applying them appropriately to media strategies.

Team Management and Mentorship

• Leadership Skills: Lead by example, maintaining composure and professionalism in challenging situations, serving as a role model for junior team members.
• Training & Development: Educate and mentor junior team members on media tools and strategies, fostering their growth and skills development.
• Hire, Coach, and Develop Team Members: Assign projects to balance workloads and challenge team members' skills, ensuring projects showcase the agency’s capabilities.
• Provide Regular Feedback: Offer both formal and informal feedback to direct reports to help grow their creative sensibilities and progress in their craft.
• Perform Team Evaluations: Participate in performance reviews for any direct reports and provide coaching to create growth plans for team members as needed.
• Team Motivation: Foster team motivation and maintain a positive attitude that inspires others.
• Infuse Psychological Safety into Teams: Facilitate participation, inclusion, and diversity of perspectives on your team and throughout the agency.

What Makes You A Great Fit

• Conflict Resolution: Effectively manage conflict and diverse personalities, fostering a calm and collected demeanor.
• Stress Management: Support direct reports in managing stress levels, minimizing drama and promoting a positive work environment.
• Curiosity and Openness: Approach differing viewpoints with curiosity rather than defensiveness.
• Experience: 7-8+ years of experience in media planning/buying, demonstrating expertise and leadership in the field.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401k with Company match of 50% on the first 6%
• Adoption Assistance – Up to $2,500 of financial assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability providing 100% of salary coverage
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents (4 weeks)
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 Holidays and End of Year Office Closure
• Company provided Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness Program

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $130,000. The starting salary offer will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. The company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday each week in our Chicago office. We make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who require schedule accommodations.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.