Temporary Associate Director, OOH

Noble People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble People in New York is seeking an Associate Director, Activation, OOH to lead local outdoor campaigns from strategy through optimization. You will oversee planning, budgets, vendor relations, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet client goals.

The role requires at least 5 years in media planning and buying, with a focus on out-of-home in an agency setting, plus strong leadership and negotiation skills. Masters is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in media planning and buying, with a focus on out-of-home, preferably within an advertising or media agency.
• In-depth knowledge of the out-of-home marketplace across top DMAs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate media strategies and campaign results to internal teams and clients.
• Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable media rates and placements.
• Familiarity with media research tools and industry trends.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for the media industry and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive outdoor strategies that align with clients' marketing objectives and target audiences.
• Manage the planning process, including researching and selecting media tactics, negotiating media rates, and managing media budgets.
• Oversee the production and execution of outdoor campaigns, including experiential activations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors and negotiate favorable rates.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of media planners and buyers.
• Prepare and present reports on campaign performance with optimization insights.
• Stay informed about industry trends to identify opportunities for local activation.

Skills

Media planning

Media buying

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Media research tools

Job description

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media. Media that isn’t boring. Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the nonsense that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate, transparent, and values-driven. We strip out the old rules, find smarter ways to make an impact, and take a modern, innovative approach to media – always through a creative lens.

The Associate Director, Activation, OOH will oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of local activation campaigns including traditional and non-traditional outdoor as well as experiential and other activations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead a team and drive innovative solutions to meet our clients' marketing goals. You will be responsible for managing relationships with media vendors, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring that all campaigns are executed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Develop and lead comprehensive outdoor strategies that align with clients' marketing objectives and target audiences.
• Manage the planning process, including researching and selecting media tactics, negotiating media rates, and managing media budgets.
• Oversee the production and execution of outdoor campaigns, including any experiential and non-traditional activations
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., media planners, creative, analytics) to ensure cohesive and integrated campaign execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors and negotiate favorable rates and placements.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to a team of media planners and buyers.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on campaign performance, offering insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging media platforms to identify new opportunities for effective local activation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note: this position is covering a leave of absence through the end of November.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field. A master’s degree is a
• plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in media planning and buying, with a focus on out-of-home, preferably
• within an advertising or media agency.
• In-depth knowledge of the out-of-home marketplace across top DMA's
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate media strategies and
• campaign results to internal teams and clients.
• Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a
• collaborative work environment.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable media rates and placements.
• Familiarity with media research tools and industry trends.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for the media industry and staying up-to-date with industry trends

The salary range per annum is: 120,000 - 135,000 USD.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Noble People, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Noble People we are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.