Media Director: Data-Driven Growth & Strategy Leader

The Many Testing; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Many seeks a Director-level Media leader to guide strategy, growth, and client partnerships from its Santa Monica office. You will shape media programs, drive data-driven campaigns, and mentor a high-performing team across Digital, Analytics, Brand, and Strategy groups.

You’ll partner with senior leaders to deliver integrated, high-impact media solutions, foster new business opportunities, and advocate for innovative approaches to media measurement and optimization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of media planning and buying experience in a managerial role.
• Deep understanding and curiosity of marketing beyond Media.
• Strong negotiation, analytics and strategic thinking.
• Ability to anticipate trends and adapt strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in your clients’ business and target.
• Build strong relationships with clients and align plans with goals.
• Design innovative, data-driven media strategies and campaigns.
• Develop measurement frameworks guiding campaign development and analysis.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication across workstreams.
• Oversee planning, execution and stewardship of client campaigns to ensure rigor and accuracy.
• Provide thought leadership on media best practices to clients.

Skills

Media leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team management

Tools

MRI

YouGov

Pathmatics

Kantar

DCM

IAS

Job description

The Many seeks a Director-level Media leader to guide strategy, growth, and client partnerships from its Santa Monica office. You will shape media programs, drive data-driven campaigns, and mentor a high-performing team across Digital, Analytics, Brand, and Strategy groups.

You’ll partner with senior leaders to deliver integrated, high-impact media solutions, foster new business opportunities, and advocate for innovative approaches to media measurement and optimization.