VP, Media Strategy

Jellyfish; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 176,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Jellyfish seeks a VP of Strategy & Media Planning to drive strategic media initiatives and oversee multi-market teams. This role emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and the integration of AI-driven solutions to enhance media effectiveness. Join a diverse team committed to empowering clients on their digital journey.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

401k retirement plan

Healthcare, vision and dental insurance

Flexible working hours

Paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Self-development paid day each month

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in media strategy and planning.
• Strong proficiency in advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the agency's media strategy across multiple markets.
• Guide agency thought leadership on media and digital transformation.
• Champion a value-driven approach to media for measurable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Digital Transformation

AI-Driven Solutions

Analytics

Communication

Job description

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At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

As the VP of Strategy & Media Planning, you will be the driving force behind our market teams, overseeing the integration of strategic media planning across multiple markets while ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives. Reporting to main internal executives and senior leadership, you will set the vision for how media strategy fuels brand and business growth, advocating for innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and best-in-class partnerships and media activations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Define and lead the agency's in market/global media strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth goals and brand vision.
• Oversee multi-market teams, promoting a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Guide agency thought leadership, shaping industry conversations around the future of media, digital transformation, and AI-driven marketing solutions.
• Be an executive sponsor for main clients, partnering with C-suite stakeholders to align media investments with business objectives.
• Lead pitches and guide multi-market business development efforts, partnering with the agency's Growth teams.
• Develop and expand strategic client relationships, identifying opportunities for deeper engagement and commercial success.
• Champion a value-driven approach to media, ensuring our solutions directly contribute to measurable business growth for clients.
• Guide seamless integration across media, content, and creative strategies—ensuring a unified, data-driven approach across paid, owned, and earned channels.
• Lead the adoption of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics tools (e.g., MMM, cloud-based solutions) to enhance media planning and measurement.
• Enhance the agency's approach to media effectiveness, developing frameworks that improve decision-making across markets.
• Partner with company partners to shape the future of media strategy, ensuring teams remain at the forefront of industry advancements
• Champion diversity of thought and cross-disciplinary collaboration, ensuring teams work cohesively to create best-in-class solutions
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in media strategy, planning, and digital transformation within an agency or enterprise brand
• A bold, future-focused mindset, always pushing for new ideas, innovative solutions, and commercial impact
• Exceptional leadership and team management experience, including mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and present strategic recommendations with clarity and confidence.
• Strong proficiency in advanced analytics, AI-driven solutions, MMM, and measurement frameworks to guide strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated expertise in developing brand, digital marketing,and planning strategies, with a fluency in digital media planning
• Demonstrated experience in developing cohesive presentation narratives, from pitches to client presentations, and effective communication skills
• Has high personal standards and promotes them in others
• A valued team member, who upholds Jellyfish's values and professional integrity

Note: We emphasize skills, expertise and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

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Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs

Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme and 401k retirement plan.

Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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