Media Director

Fingerpaint Marketing; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fingerpaint Marketing is seeking a Media Director in Hanover Township, NJ. This senior leader will develop and own media strategy, ensuring alignment with clients' business goals while leading a team of media professionals. Candidates should have 8-10+ years of media planning experience, proven client relationship management skills, and strong leadership capabilities. The role offers the opportunity to influence key decisions and drive innovation across accounts, fostering effective media initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of media planning and strategy experience.
• Demonstrated success managing senior client relationships.
• Strong people leadership experience, managing managers.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver omnichannel media strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Lead high-level media discussions with clients.
• Establish clear expectations for media deliverables.

Skills

Media planning and strategy

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Tools

Comscore

Kantar

MediaRadar

CM360

MediaOcean

Job description

Objectives of the Role

The Media Director is a senior leader responsible for owning media strategy, client outcomes, and team performance for key Fingerpaint clients. This role sets the strategic vision for media planning and activation and drives innovation, growth, and operational rigor across accounts.

As a trusted advisor to clients and a key member of agency leadership, the Media Director partners with cross‑functional leaders and senior clients to shape long‑term media approaches that are data‑driven, customer‑centric, compliant, and accountable to business results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy, Business & Account Leadership

• Own the development and delivery of holistic, omnichannel media strategies aligned to client business objectives and brand priorities
• Set strategic direction for media planning, investment approach, channel roles, and partner strategy across accounts
• Guide and approve media recommendations, ensuring strong strategic rationale, integration with broader marketing initiatives, and alignment to performance goals
• Oversee media performance, working with analytics and insights teams to assess impact, identify opportunities, and inform future strategy
• Act as a senior strategic voice in new business efforts, including media strategy development, pitch presentations, and growth initiatives
• Partner with agency leadership to align media offerings with evolving client needs and market opportunities

Client Partnership & Executive Presence

• Serve as a senior client advisor, building long‑term, trusted relationships with brand and marketing leadership
• Lead high‑level media discussions, including annual planning, investment strategy, optimization direction, and innovation opportunities
• Influence client decision‑making with clear, compelling, data‑driven recommendations, often outside of standard planning cycles
• Represent media leadership in senior client meetings, reinforcing Fingerprint’s strategic value and differentiated approach
• Model exceptional client service and accountability, setting the standard for teams

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage Associate Media Directors, Supervisors, etc., ensuring strong leadership, accountability, and performance
• Build and sustain high‑performing teams through effective staffing, coaching, feedback, and career development
• Partner with senior leadership and Operations to manage resourcing, workload balance, and long‑term talent planning
• Establish clear expectations for quality, consistency, and strategic rigor across media deliverables

Partner Strategy, Innovation & Integration

• Own senior‑level relationships with key media partners, guiding negotiation strategy, innovation opportunities, and value creation
• Stay ahead of evolving media, ad tech, and marketing trends, translating new capabilities into actionable client opportunities
• Champion integrated media approaches in partnership with Creative, Account, Analytics, and Strategy leadership
• Drive continuous improvement across media processes, tools, and best practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency

Job Requirements

• 8–10+ years of media planning and strategy experience
• Demonstrated success managing senior client relationships and influencing executive‑level decision‑making
• Strong people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing future leaders
• Advanced understanding of the media and partner landscape, evolving channel capabilities, and omnichannel measurement
• Expertise in research, planning, and buying tools (e.g., Comscore, Kantar, MediaRadar, CM360, MediaOcean)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution in a fast‑paced environment