Media Director

• Provide strategic oversight for assigned media accounts, including day-to-day execution, campaign KPIs and overall account success.
• Develop digital-first, data-informed media strategies that use attribution, performance metrics, research, audience insights and emerging opportunities to guide recommendations and connect media performance to the client’s broader business story.
• Serve as a senior, consultative media partner to key clients, building trusted relationships and confidently leading strategic conversations, recommendations, performance discussions and challenging client situations.

• Partner closely with creative, social, influencer, analytics, strategy and other agency disciplines to ensure media recommendations connect to the broader client strategy and customer experience.
• Help shape connected solutions that reflect the client’s business goals, audience needs and broader marketing ecosystem.

• Provide leadership and continued education to the agency, develop the skill and knowledge base of the Media team, and encourage innovation and creativity across projects.
• Directly manage and develop two direct reports, setting clear goals, providing ongoing coaching and supporting their career growth.
• Identify and develop Media team members in partnership with Human Resources, including planning staff development needs related to rotation, promotion and growth support.
• Recognize team members’ strengths and growth areas, providing clear feedback, coaching and support regardless of direct reporting relationship.

• Help develop department processes for better efficiency, review media deliverables and make adjustments as needed to raise the benchmark of excellence for the agency’s media products.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging tactics and market changes, proactively bringing informed points of view and strategic opportunities to clients and internal teams.

• Play a meaningful role in new business by helping shape media strategy, developing the media story and recommendation, and presenting effectively to prospective clients.
• Represent the agency in relevant industry groups, committees and partner forums as appropriate.

At Marcus Thomas, we believe diversity is a strength and that great ideas come from different perspectives. We’re committed to creating opportunities for talented individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our industry and to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can grow, thrive and do their best work.

We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people of all religions and nationalities, and people with disabilities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability.