Crossmedia is a global media independent that is committed to doing media and business the right way. As an Associate Director, Integrated Media Investment, you will be responsible for delivering innovative and excellent work in media investment oversight, client media investment strategy, and team leadership. You will work closely with a Group Director to lead the One Marketplace team and ensure optimal media investment approaches. This role requires a deep understanding of the media landscape, expertise in media planning and buying, and strong leadership skills.
Requirements
- 5 + years of experience in media investment and campaign management
- A thorough understanding of the media landscape and how it's evolving
- Experience with providing strategic leadership based on an in-depth knowledge of each client's business
- Advance media product delivered to clients, fueled by a holistic understanding of advertising and media
- Liaison between partner agencies, vendors, in-house client strategy/creative teams
- Leverages deep knowledge of media landscapes and market rates to negotiate cost-efficient, high-impact placements that drive client ROI
- Builds strong relationships with media partners, unlocking premium inventory, added value, and early access to innovative opportunities
- Uses data-driven insights and strategic packaging to craft compelling negotiation points that align with campaign goals and maximize value
- Team management, including managing and mentoring team members. Reviews, performance issues, timely reviews/feedback, active work distribution and fair rotations
- Participation in new business
- Strong listening skills believes good thinking can come from anyone and any place
- Experience with having direct reports and team management
- A team player willing to compromise their point of view in support of others
Benefits
- Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options
- Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies
- Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
- Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan (US)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning & Development and training programs
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