Media Director

Noble People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off package

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Cell phone reimbursement

401K and Life Insurance

Job summary

A modern creative media agency in New York is looking for a Product Lead to drive strategic media initiatives. This role requires 6-8 years of media leadership experience and expertise in developing innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills and a strong background in team management. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including PTO and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience as a media leader.
• 4-5 years of experience managing teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members.
• Enhance agency operational efficiency.
• Develop strategic media strategies.

Skills

Media strategy

Creative thinking

Team management

Excellent communication

Tools

Media research tools

Job description

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This range is provided by Noble People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$145,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

At Noble People, this position is called a Product Lead.

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren't media. Media that isn't boring. Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization - but with a lens that respects creativity and without the nonsense that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate, transparent, and values-driven. We strip out the old rules, find smarter ways to make an impact, and take a modern, innovative approach to media - always through a creative lens.

Key Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

• Leads by example with a growth mindset; seeks feedback and drives continuous improvement.
• Mentors team members, fostering bold, data-informed thinking grounded in No‑Bull principles.
• Enhances agency standards, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Sets weekly priorities, assesses talent, and develops growth plans.
• Empowers team members to deliver high‑quality, strategic, and creative work.
• Translates data and research into actionable media strategies and activations.
• Leads communications and planning strategy across assigned accounts.
• Oversees annual, channel, and tactical plans, ensuring alignment with goals and KPIs.
• Owns buy recommendations, go‑to‑market, learning, and reporting plans.
• Defines deliverables, manages timelines, and drives work that's Honest, Bold, and Original.
• Serves as primary client contact, ensuring timely, precise delivery from strategy through execution.
• Oversees flawless planning, activation, measurement, and financial operations.
• Contributes to new business growth and partnership expansion.
• Communicates effectively with executive and tactical stakeholders.
• Maintains deep understanding of client business and competitive landscape.
• Develops standardized processes, templates, and deliverables for consistent excellence.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience as a media leader with a proven ability to translate vision into strategic insights and effective media solutions that drive client success.
• 4-5 years of experience managing and developing teams across multiple levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to craft clear, compelling media presentations and present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated creative, strategic, and analytical thinking, with a record of delivering bold, innovative ideas.
• Strong relationship builder with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Deep understanding of media research tools, their capabilities, and limitations.
• Strong command of media strategy, consumer insights, and media math.
• Skilled, fair negotiator with sharp analytical and detail‑oriented skills.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional after‑hours as needed.

Benefits

• Noble People offers a generous time‑off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency for 7 or more years.
• We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance.
• Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.
• The salary range is $145,000‑180,000 USD per year.

At Noble People, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Noble People we are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.