Media Director at IPG Mediabrands in Boston, MA

Business Overview Mediahub is one of the three major global media agencies within IPG Mediabrands with over 1000+ employees worldwide. We are an award-winning agency built for brands who are challenging and disrupting the status quo. Our organization is focused on challenging all facets of media in an environment of rapid change in order maximize our clients’ investments. We are challenging key fundamentals in the areas of audience creation, purpose, creativity, and digital platforms. Named Media Agency of the Year by Adweek, Ad Age, and Campaign, Mediahub is powered by the buying and intelligence power of Magna Global and the data backbone of Acxiom. Position Summary The Business Leadership team builds strong client relationships that drive positive outcomes for their business. The team does this by immersing itself in the business, elevating strategic opportunities for growth, and developing media recommendations that keep clients at the forefront of the industry. The key to this leadership comes from Mediahub's values, including a commitment to fostering curiosity, collaboration and diversity with the talented humans that power our global challenger brand. This team problem-solves, generates innovative solutions and displays energy and passion for the work presented. Successful candidates must not shy away from change, as we are an agency that thrives on the constant evolution of technology and its role in our work. Candidates must be comfortable working with data, have excellent communication and organizational skills and be confident collaborators. The Media Director will proactively offer industry updates, performance insights and opportunities to team leadership and clients. They will be responsible for overseeing flawless execution of media campaigns and developing the skill and knowledge base of those more junior while supervising, advising, and providing counsel to direct report(s). Responsibilities Oversee client education program around communications design relevant marketplace trends. Present the communications design idea and recommendation to the client in collaboration with Client Leadership, Strategy and Partnerships Oversee the day-to-day requirements and workflow of the client as it relates to Communications Design outputs, in consultation with Client Leads In charge of the communications design brief deployment and relevant stakeholder engagement (Specialty Business Units, partnerships, partner agencies, media) Lead ideation sessions and curate outcomes Develop the communications idea all connections will help unlock Effectively design communications architecture and ecosystem delivery across Owned, Earned, Shared, Paid (OESP) for your clients. Within the team, must ensure communications plans move far beyond paid, and are unified by a clear idea and communications behavior Integrate Specialty Business Units activities within every relevant brief, in line with business goals Implement communications design deliverables as part of client business development & growth strategy Required Skills & Experience Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content) Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with senior clients, colleagues, and vendors Strong time management and organizational skills Experience/involvement in new business planning and strong presentations skills Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) Desired Skills & Experience 8+ years relevant experience with 4+ years of experience managing or developing staff Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment Proven problem-solving ability Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications. Employment Transparency It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please email accommodation@mbww.com. Salary Range $130,000—$150,000 USD