Media Strategy & Execution

Royal Bank of Canada

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Flexible benefits

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in New York seeks a strategic Media Strategy & Execution leader to drive global and regional media initiatives for RBCCM within the Client & Marketing Strategy Group.

You will develop integrated media approaches across geographies, manage substantial budgets, and lead agency relationships while building measurement frameworks to deliver actionable insights and ROI.

Qualifications

7 years of experience in media strategy and planning, in financial services or B2B environments.
Proven track record developing and executing integrated media strategies across diverse markets and channels.
Strong understanding of media measurement, attribution models, and marketing analytics.
Experience managing substantial media budgets and agency relationships across multiple regions.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Strong leadership abilities with experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global and regional media strategies across markets.
Define optimal channel mix across paid, earned, and owned media to maximize reach and ROI.
Lead end-to-end media campaign planning, execution and post-campaign analysis.
Oversee global and regional media budgets and resource allocation.
Lead relationships with media agencies and drive performance reviews.
Develop measurement frameworks and executive dashboards for insights.
Spearhead testing of emerging media channels and technologies.
Collaborate with Digital & Social Media teams and stakeholders.
Identify added-value opportunities with partners.

Skills

Media strategy

Media planning

Budget management

Agency management

Measurement & analytics

Digital media (programmatic, search,</

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are seeking a strategic Media Strategy & Execution leader to drive comprehensive global and regional media initiatives for RBC Capital Markets (RBCCM) as part of the Client & Marketing Strategy Group. The ideal candidate will be an experienced media strategist with proven expertise in developing integrated media approaches across geographies, markets, managing substantial budgets, and leading agency relationships in complex B2B financial services environments.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Strategic Media Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive global and regional media strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business outcomes across multiple markets. Ensure all media initiatives align with overall marketing objectives and brand positioning.

Media Mix Optimization: Define optimal channel mix across paid, earned, and owned media to maximize reach, engagement, and ROI. Continuously evaluate performance and adjust allocations based on data-driven insights and emerging market trends.

Campaign Planning & Management: Lead end-to-end media campaign planning, from strategic development to tactical execution and post-campaign analysis. Ensure seamless coordination between global frameworks and regional adaptations.

Budget Management: Oversee global and regional media budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources.

Agency Management: Lead relationships with media agency, ensuring accountability, performance, and strategic alignment. Drive agency reviews and ongoing performance evaluation.

Measurement Framework: Develop comprehensive measurement frameworks to evaluate media performance, attribution, and business impact. Create executive dashboards that provide actionable insights across channels, regions, and audience segments.

Innovation & Testing: Spearhead the exploration and implementation of emerging media channels and technologies. Establish a robust testing framework to evaluate new opportunities and scale successful approaches.

Added Value: Continuously partner with media agency and publisher partners to identify added-value opportunities.

Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with the Digital & Social Media team, as well as stakeholders across Client & Marketing Strategy, RBC Capital Markets business units, and other RBC lines of business.

What do you need to succeed?

7 years of experience in media strategy and planning, with significant experience managing global media initiatives in financial services or B2B environments

Proven track record developing and executing integrated media strategies across diverse markets and channels

Strong understanding of media measurement, attribution models, and marketing analytics

Experience managing substantial media budgets and agency relationships across multiple regions

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Strong leadership abilities with experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Deep knowledge of digital media landscape including programmatic, search, social, and emerging platforms

Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations

Experience working within regulated industries with complex compliance requirements

Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Superior communication skills and ability to present complex media concepts to diverse audiences

Demonstrated ability to balance global consistency with regional relevance in marketing execution

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program includes competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Opportunities to do challenging work.

Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $125,000 – $190,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs. You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

Drives RBC’s high-performance culture

Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

About RBC

Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We have over 80,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 37 other countries. For more information, please visit rbc.com.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK

City:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS