Director, Paid Social & Media Strategy

twentysix; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored 401k with match

Medical, Dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Caregiver (Parental) Leave

Health and Wellness benefits

Job summary

VaynerMedia, a global integrated creative and media agency, seeks a Media Director, Buying to lead a team of buyers/planners and shape high-impact media strategies. This role focuses on delivering investment excellence, client partnership, and cross-functional collaboration across platforms.

You will mentor teams, engage with key clients and platform partners, and drive sophisticated media plans aligned with business outcomes. Hybrid work model with flexible in-office expectations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in executing large-scale digital media programs.
• Proven track record across paid social, SEM and other biddable platforms.
• Fluency with analytics, attribution and measurement systems.
• Leadership mindset with mentoring and guidance.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of media buyers/planners with leadership and mentorship.
• Act as key contact for client and platform partners.
• Lead check-ins to ensure projects meet high-quality standards.
• Develop and deliver sophisticated media investment strategies.
• Create media plans and provide guidance on reporting with clients.
• Collaborate across disciplines to drive omnichannel strategies.

Skills

Digital media leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Analytics & attribution

Team mentorship

Tools

Paid social platforms

SEM platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

VaynerMedia, a global integrated creative and media agency, seeks a Media Director, Buying to lead a team of buyers/planners and shape high-impact media strategies. This role focuses on delivering investment excellence, client partnership, and cross-functional collaboration across platforms.

You will mentor teams, engage with key clients and platform partners, and drive sophisticated media plans aligned with business outcomes. Hybrid work model with flexible in-office expectations.