Media Director

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work environment

Opportunity to shape media strategies

Job summary

A growing independent media agency is seeking a Media Director to lead multi-channel media strategy and buying. This role, based in a hybrid environment in NYC, will oversee high-profile campaigns with substantial budgets. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in media planning, with strong leadership and negotiation skills. Competitive compensation and a chance to influence client impact are key highlights of this position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in media planning/buying, with 3+ in leadership.
• Strong negotiation, optimization, and analytics skills.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads, Meta, and The Trade Desk.

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic media strategies connecting brand objectives to performance outcomes.
• Lead planning and execution across various media channels.
• Present recommendations and insights to C-level stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and optimize performance.

Skills

Media planning/buying

Negotiation skills

Optimization skills

Analytics skills

Google Ads

Meta

The Trade Desk

Communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Media Director. Location: Hybrid–NYC. Our client is growing independent media agency that seamlessly integrates brand and performance media to drive scalable growth for top brands. Conventional approaches aren’t enough for them — their category insights, data, and expert media strategy fuel standout, out-of-the-box results. These roles will work across CPG, Banking, Ecommerce, and Telehealth/Teletherapy, supporting high-profile brands. With growing account demand, they are expanding their Client Solutions leadership team. They are hiring a Media Director to drive multi-channel media strategy, buying, and optimization for high-profile campaigns, managing $2M+ budgets and mentoring planners and buyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop holistic media strategies connecting brand objectives to performance outcomes.
• Lead planning and execution across TV, Digital, Retail Media, CRM, traditional, and emerging channels.
• Present recommendations and insights to C-level stakeholders, diving into campaign specifics while confidently leading senior-level client communications.
• Mentor, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and leveraged data to optimize multi-step consumer journeys and performance.

What They’re Looking For

• Director: 8+ years in media planning/buying (3+ in leadership), strong negotiation, optimization, and analytics skills; hands-on with Google Ads, Meta, The Trade Desk.
• Knowledge of DTC, OTC, CPG, retail media, CTV, audio streaming, social commerce, CRM, and telehealth plus.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.

Why Join Them

• Influence agency direction while delivering measurable client impact.
• Hybrid NYC environment blending entrepreneurial energy with strong resources.
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge media strategies for leading brands.

Compensation

• $135K–$150K base + competitive benefits

Gain 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 Gain are based on business needs, job requirements 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.