Strategic Media Director

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

Job summary

The Many in Santa Monica is seeking a seasoned Media Director to lead client campaigns with strategic thinking and data-driven insights. You will craft sophisticated media strategies, build strong client relationships, and drive growth across digital and traditional channels.

As a leader, you will mentor staff, oversee cross-functional teams, and oversee new business initiatives while maintaining a high-performance culture in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of media planning and buying experience in a managerial role.
• Strong leadership and client management capabilities.
• Advanced negotiation and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on client business, targets, and competitors.
• Build strong client relationships to align planning with goals.
• Design data-driven media strategies and campaigns.
• Oversee planning, execution, and stewardship of campaigns.
• Lead new business efforts and mentor team members.
• Coordinate with Strategy, Brand, and Creative teams for integrated output.
• Develop measurement frameworks and provide actionable performance insights.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies affecting clients.

Skills

Media planning

Media buying

Client management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Tools

MRI

YouGov

Pathmatics

Kantar

DCM

IAS

Job description

The Many in Santa Monica is seeking a seasoned Media Director to lead client campaigns with strategic thinking and data-driven insights. You will craft sophisticated media strategies, build strong client relationships, and drive growth across digital and traditional channels.

As a leader, you will mentor staff, oversee cross-functional teams, and oversee new business initiatives while maintaining a high-performance culture in a fast-paced agency environment.