Director, Communications Strategy (U.S. and Global)

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing in New York, NY is seeking a Director, Communications Strategy to lead the development of media strategies for a major financial-services account. You will partner with the VP account lead to shape strategy and oversee daily planning across U.S.

and global business, without hands-on media buying. You will mentor a dedicated direct report and coordinate with buying and activation specialists, ensuring clear client recommendations and high-level account leadership.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years cumulative experience in media planning and communications strategy.
• Experience owning media strategy, client relationships and daily account work.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to influence senior clients' decisions.

Responsibilities

• Shape communications and media strategies alongside the VP account lead.
• Oversee daily planning and client service across U.S. and global business.
• Translate client priorities into clear media recommendations.
• Guide a dedicated direct report and coordinate with buying and activation specialists.

Skills

Media planning

Communications strategy

Client relationship management

Executive presenting

Job description

A media strategy and analytics agency is hiring a Director, Communications Strategy to support a major financial-services account. The agency pairs client-facing strategists with specialist buying and activation teams. You’ll partner closely with the VP account lead to shape strategy and oversee daily planning across U.S. and global business. With a dedicated direct report, you’ll focus on client relationships and strategic direction without hands-on media buying.

Who You Are

Required:

• 8-12 years cumulative years in media planning and communications strategy
• Current or recent experience owning media strategy, client relationships and daily account work
• Confident presenting recommendations and helping senior clients make strategic decisions

Preferred:

• B2B strategy experience, particularly with specialized or niche audience
• Financial-services B2B experience; consumer-finance experience alone is less relevant

What You’ll Do

• Shape communications and media strategies alongside the VP account lead
• Oversee daily planning and client service across U.S. and global business
• Translate client priorities into clear media recommendations
• Guide a dedicated direct report and coordinate with buying and activation specialists

What Success Looks Like

• Clients receive clear strategic recommendations and responsive account leadership
• U.S. and global planning stays coordinated and aligned with client priorities
• Planning and activation teams work together to deliver on agreed strategy

Salary Range

$160,000-$165,000 (annually based on experience)

Location

New York, NY

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.