Remote Brand Media Director

Finnpartners; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Generous PTO

Wellness stipend

Job summary

FINN Partners is seeking a Director of Brand Media to own brand media strategy across its client roster. You will lead upper-funnel channel choices, narrative development, and innovative partnerships, working closely with Performance Media to make plans one integrated system.

You will manage and develop the Brand Media team, drive new business planning, and surface insights in strategy briefs to shape campaigns from the outset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in media, brand strategy, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading brand media strategy and channel planning across multiple accounts.
• Experience with premium video, programmatic video/display, audio, OOH, partnerships, and social media.
• Experience managing client budgets and investments.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and career development skills.
• Strong client-facing storytelling and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with FINN's reporting platforms (Ninjacat, Funnel) and familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand media strategy and channel selection across multiple client accounts, ensuring narrative and channel choices connect to business objectives.
• Partner with Performance Media to build plans as an integrated system driving one business outcome.
• Champion collaboration across Brand Media, Account, Strategy, and Creative teams.
• Evaluate client briefs to ensure questions and audiences align with objectives.
• Lead negotiations for custom media vehicles, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Develop thought leadership and market perspective in FINN's voice.
• Represent FINN's media expertise in client presentations and new business pitches.
• Oversee recruitment, development, and performance reviews within the Brand Media team.
• Promote AI and automation in planning, strategy, and reporting.

Skills

Brand media strategy

Channel planning

Leadership

Client management

Budget management

Presentation skills

Storytelling

AI in planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ninjacat

Funnel

GWI

MediaRadar

Sprout Social

Job description

FINN Partners is seeking a Director of Brand Media to own brand media strategy across its client roster. You will lead upper-funnel channel choices, narrative development, and innovative partnerships, working closely with Performance Media to make plans one integrated system.

You will manage and develop the Brand Media team, drive new business planning, and surface insights in strategy briefs to shape campaigns from the outset.