Group Media Director

9thWonder is growing, and we are looking for people that share our passion for building brands that captivate all. At 9thWonder, we love to unearth the compelling difference in brands. Then bring these to life in a way that elevates our clients’ product/service to something truly wonderful.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and present media plans, including objectives, strategy, rationale, and all back-up materials. Learn all aspects of client business and marketing objectives.
• Manage and train a team of media planners and assistant media planners.
• Supervise the execution of media plans, including preparation of media budgets, schedules of insertions, and supporting materials.
• Goal setter – set the direction for your team and devise plans for short-term and long-term growth and success.
• Manage the development of media authorizations per approved plans/project requests.
• Prepare buy releases upon client authorizations as well as budget recaps for clients.
• Supervise the monitoring of media schedules/buys during the negotiation process and check final buys for adherence to guidelines.
• Assist the finance and account management teams in reconciling budgets and expenditures.
• Interface with senior client leadership on a regular basis and effectively communicate ongoing media activities.
• Meet with media vendors for evaluating new information/services and to maintain good rapport with sales representatives; maintain high professional profile.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation for enhanced media plans and results.
• Accountability for account budgets and billing.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of media planning experience; mix of media planning and comms planning skills strongly preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in managing and growing a team
• An understanding of all marketing communications mediums (including digital and offline channels)
• Strong knowledge of digital and offline media forms
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to become an “influential consultant” to clients
• Ability to link business goals with strategic executions
• Well-rounded thinker – equally strong conceptual, analytical, and executional
• Strong presentation skills, able to construct a logical and cogent narrative
• Well versed in knowledge and strategic application of key software platforms, media research/data analytic tools: MRI, Nielsen, competitive reporting, Google Analytics, Excel, etc.
• Proficiency in media terminology, concepts, media math, calculations, KPI development and third-party research tools

Does this sound like you?

Please apply through our Careers Page. Once submitted, there is no need to call. While we thank you in advance for your interest, please know that due to our high volume, we will only reach out to those whose experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the position

9thWonder offers a casual, fun and rewarding environment, where every associate is valued. We appreciate all members of the team and thrive to craft a culture where the best idea is boss. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.