Senior Associate Director, Integrated Media Strategy

PHD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PHD in New York is seeking a senior-level media professional with robust experience in integrated media planning to lead client engagements and drive strategic media investments.

The role requires strong leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex budgets while delivering impactful media solutions for top brands. Office presence in New York is expected as part of Omnicom’s network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, media or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in integrated media planning.
• Expertise in developing fully integrated media strategies and plans with emphasis on local media (broadcast, digital, and social).
• Auto category experience preferred.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to make operational and investment recommendations and decisions.
• Passionate and eager to improve processes and workstreams.
• Strong account management and client service experience; build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Be responsive, accountable, and detail‑oriented as a primary client relationship holder.
• Present media plans, analyses, strategic recommendations and other deliverables to clients.
• Maintain complex monthly budget and billing documents and deliver clear, client‑facing documents for client approvals.
• Manage, mentor, and motivate direct reports with daily supervision and guidance.
• Coordinate workflow with strategy, creative, clients, and external teams.
• Oversee all work produced by the team of direct reports.
• Provide insights and actions from data to advance the client’s business.
• Set strategic direction and growth-focused tone for the team.
• Build sound strategic frameworks aligned to client goals.
• Develop partnerships with clients, partner agencies, peers.

Skills

Integrated media planning

Budget management

Client relationship management

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, media and/or related field

Job description

PHD in New York is seeking a senior-level media professional with robust experience in integrated media planning to lead client engagements and drive strategic media investments.

The role requires strong leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex budgets while delivering impactful media solutions for top brands. Office presence in New York is expected as part of Omnicom’s network.