Director, Media

Just Global; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Media Activation to lead innovative media strategies across multiple channels. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure flawless execution of campaigns while driving profitability through strategic planning and process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive media experience, strong leadership skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You will thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, making a significant impact on client relationships and campaign success. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Discretionary Profit Share

Qualifications

• 9+ years in digital marketing, agency or client-side experience.
• 5+ years with media planning/execution platforms.
• 6+ years managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cross-channel planning and activation for active campaigns.
• Collaborate with media strategy and content teams throughout campaigns.
• Ensure timely financial tracking and budget management.

Skills

Active Listening

Analytics (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics)

Detail Orientation

Organization

Stakeholder Management

Presentation

Problem-Solving

Solutions-Oriented Mindset

People Management

Tools

Asana

Basis

Nexelus

Job description

Just Global:

At Just Global, we live and breathe B2B and believe in igniting B2B relationships. Our independent, global team actively engages with clients to leverage our deep technical knowledge and unique perspectives on markets and buying processes. We maximize insights, spark creativity, and utilize technology to inspire brand loyalty and drive recurring revenue. We are the heart of B2B.

What you are accountable for:

The Director of Media Activation oversees all aspects of the media activation process and workflow, including integrated cross-channel platforms for a select group of accounts. This role collaborates closely with department heads to build strong relationships across teams, ensuring our work is innovative, adheres to best practices, and is flawlessly executed. It also involves working with the VP of Global Media Operations & Activation to improve processes and operational efficiency. Proven leadership, mentorship, extensive media experience, and strategic thinking are essential.

What you are responsible for:

Internal

1. Oversee cross-channel planning and activation for active campaigns on selected accounts.
2. Act as key integration lead, collaborating with media strategy, omnichannel, social, search, and content teams throughout campaign cycles.
3. Promote collaboration across media services, programmatic, social, and search teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
4. Drive profitability through innovative workload planning, process improvements, and standardization.
5. Maintain quality control, ensuring campaigns are executed correctly, accurately, and efficiently.
6. Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with online partners for resolution.
7. Ensure GDPR compliance and adherence to internal processes and client-specific contractual requirements.
8. Work with the Media Strategy team to translate plans into activation inputs and optimize campaigns to meet performance goals.
9. Be involved in all campaign phases, from planning through measurement.
10. Ensure timely financial tracking and budget management.
11. Serve as an advisor and mentor, leading the team in flawless execution.
12. Participate in strategic projects related to media buying and activation.
13. Collaborate with the VP to enhance operational processes.
14. Anticipate and resolve problems proactively.
15. Foster strong relationships with agency partners when applicable.

Customers

1. Work with account and media strategy leads to maintain strong client relationships.
2. Identify and deliver innovative media activation solutions tailored to client challenges.
3. Support agency RFP responses and pitches as needed.

Market Knowledge

1. Stay updated on industry trends, platform evolutions, and solution innovations relevant to media activation.
2. Maintain core knowledge of digital media landscape, including programmatic and ad tech platforms.
3. Contribute to agency thought leadership initiatives.

Management Responsibilities

1. Manage workflows for assigned accounts, delegating tasks appropriately.
2. Oversee cross-channel processes to ensure flawless execution and streamlined operations.
3. Promote best practices across accounts.
4. Support training and development initiatives in media operations and activation processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Knowledge:

• Agency operations
• B2B marketing, including client understanding, industry knowledge, media activation, planning, and vendor landscape

Skills:

• Active listening, analytics (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics), detail orientation, organization, stakeholder management, presentation, problem-solving, solutions-oriented mindset, and people management.
• Proficiency with platforms like Asana, Basis, Nexelus.

Experience:

• At least 9+ years in digital marketing, agency or client-side.
• 5+ years with media planning/execution platforms.
• 6+ years managing teams.
• 3+ years leading processes across multiple teams.

Our Culture at Just Global…

Working here means embodying our values:

• Cultivate Relationships: Build rapport, empathize, assume positive intent.
• Be One Team: Collaborate, protect each other’s reputation, support one another.
• Strive for Brilliance: Create proud work, stay curious, improve continuously.

In return, you can expect to be valued, develop meaningful relationships, work with inspiring leaders, and grow your skills. Your contributions will be recognized, and you'll have opportunities for meaningful career development.

Compensation Philosophy:

We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive salaries based on skills and experience, and comprehensive benefits. Our salary range for this role is $108,015 - $166,750, determined by location and experience. Additionally, we offer a discretionary profit share aligned with company performance.