VP, Media Director — Strategy & Growth Leader

AMS US Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

AMS is seeking a VP, Media Director in NYC to lead media teams across client accounts, directing planning, buying and execution of video, TV, OTT, audio, and display channels. You will craft strategic media solutions, guide teams, and drive performance for diverse brands.

You will mentor senior buyers and collaborate with clients, media partners, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, optimize campaigns, and elevate our media practice.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in media buying, planning, and/or advertising experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing team.
• Deep understanding of media buying and tactical planning with strong expertise in Video, including Linear TV and OTT.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple accounts and teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead media teams across assigned client accounts, providing oversight from tactical planning through campaign execution.
• Provide tactical media strategy and buying guidance across teams
• Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving media marketplace, including emerging channels and industry trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and media partners
• Proactively identify new media opportunities, partnerships and platforms, and buying strategies that can benefit clients.
• Provide thought leadership to clients and internal teams
• Lead, mentor, and develop media team members, including identifying training and development needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve team processes and establish consistent media best practices
• Participate in RFPs and new business opportunities

Skills

Media leadership

Team management

Video/OTT expertise

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client relations

MS Office

PowerPoint

Communication

Organization

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

DSPs

Programmatic Buying

Job description

AMS is seeking a VP, Media Director in NYC to lead media teams across client accounts, directing planning, buying and execution of video, TV, OTT, audio, and display channels. You will craft strategic media solutions, guide teams, and drive performance for diverse brands.

You will mentor senior buyers and collaborate with clients, media partners, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, optimize campaigns, and elevate our media practice.