Executive Director, Advertising Account Strategy

Are you ready to lead a team of advertising professionals? As our Executive Director of Advertising Account Strategy at Mediassociates, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your 12 years of media expertise in agency management and client relationship building. This position preferably working from our Newtown, Connecticut office one day per week (remote available) offers the perfect blend of autonomy and teamwork. Bring your strategic thinking and passion for marketing to a company that values smart, customer-centric solutions.

WHO WE ARE

Mediassociates is a leading independent media planning, buying and analytics agency located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It leverages an approach called Precision Branding to guide brands in planning communication campaigns with a focus on predicting, measuring, and optimizing business outcomes. With the advertising landscape shifting almost daily, Mediassociates leads clients through the ongoing revolution in media and technology. Mediassociates has been named an Adweek Fastest Growing Agency and an AdAge Best Place to Work.

YOUR DAY AS A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVERTISING ACCOUNT STRATEGY

As the new Executive Director of Advertising Account Strategy at Mediassociates, you can expect to dive into managing client relationships, leading a team of advertising professionals, and developing innovative strategies to drive results. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with internal teams, analyzing campaign performance, and staying up-to-date on industry trends. With a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, you'll have the structure you need to excel in this dynamic role. Your nimble and customer-centric approach will be key in adapting to new challenges and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Join us in Newtown, Connecticut, and be part of a forward-thinking and community service-minded team that values professional growth and high performance. Apply now and take the next step in your marketing career!

ARE YOU THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVERTISING ACCOUNT STRATEGY WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

To excel as the Executive Director of Advertising Account Strategy at Mediassociates, you will need to possess a diverse skill set. Proficiency in delivering detailed planning briefs to agency partners, both internal and external, is crucial. Your understanding of various media channels, from linear to digital, is essential for creating comprehensive advertising strategies. Mentoring team members and collaborating effectively to deliver high-value reporting to clients are key responsibilities.

As a strategic thinker, you will be expected to review and present campaign performance reports and recommend optimizations. Your ability to bring innovative solutions to challenges will set you apart in this role. Join us in Newtown, Connecticut, and showcase your talents in a forward-thinking and professional environment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Delivers thoughtful and detailed planning briefs to all agency partners including internal teams such as the integrated investment team (buying), ad operations and insights & analytics and additional partners including but not limited to creative agencies
• Understanding of offline and digital media
• Deep knowledge of linear video, audio, digital, OOH, print and clickable digital tactics
• Develop and mentor junior team members
• Delivers high value reporting to clients
• Strategic thinker
• Review and lead presentation of reporting as needed inclusive of weekly write ups summarizing campaign performance versus goal and recommended optimizations
• Bring innovative solutions to outstanding issues

MAKE YOUR MOVE

Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking, professional team that thrives in a flexible and high-performance culture. Are you ready to make a real impact in the marketing industry? You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Snack/Drink Room, Community Service PTO, Birthday Off, and 11 Company Paid Holidays.

If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our office is located in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. While we maintain a highly flexible work culture for all, our local candidates are encouraged to use our updated office space in Sandy Hook, CT which allows you to take part in our office culture and team development that naturally occurs in office. In addition, if you need to take a break from work, there is a beautiful waterfall and serene stream just outside our front door. Candidates from outside the local area who are able to work during our core East Coast office hours, 8:30am-5:30pm ET, are encouraged to apply. Our team working remotely is invited to the office a minimum of two times per year for our Summer Party and again for the Holiday Party. Other team or client meetings may be scheduled at other times during the year.

Mediassociates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.