Group Media Director

What We Believe We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart. Our Hiring Philosophy Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: What's In It for You* Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.) We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness) A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard. Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, 18-week maternity leave, 12-week parental leave, 19 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more. *Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles We are seeking a Group Media Director to join our team. Role: The Group Media Director is responsible for leadership and overall management of staff groups, setting strategic direction and maintaining senior-level client contact. This role is responsible for long-term business building for key clients, high-level collaboration in the agency, assisting in staff recruitment, development, management, and working on select new business initiatives. This role will maintain a visible presence promoting our philosophies in the group, agency, and industry. This role is responsible to support business improvement effectively and efficiently by overseeing, leading and directing the management of their team through effective planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, measuring and staffing in support of departmental and Agency goals and objectives. Areas of Focus: Day to day responsibilities for the Group Media Director include but are not limited to: Dynamic Business Leader Helps craft client objectives based on business and marketing knowledge Demonstrates thorough understanding of client business and how to achieve results Builds options to address objectives, works with internal teams to bring to life Manages team effectively toward a single-minded goal Demonstrates clear understanding of trade-offs that influence media decisions Media Visionary Champions innovation and change in evolving approach for client business Proactively seeks to redefine status quo with media partners and clients Leverages insights regarding target consumer and media's role in communications Creates expectation of innovation and collaboration on team Proactively measures activity to continually improve client results Team Champion Effectively builds trust and candor in all relationships Builds and manages a seamless team to deliver highest quality possible Leverages working relationships with outside vendors toward client benefits Maintains a professional, can-do attitude at all times Instills and rewards initiative among reports Provides professional and discipline mentorship to grow career of reports Maintains effective communication-- effectively managing up, across, and down Contributes to a positive departmental and agency culture Personnel development, including but not limited to: completing staff performance reviews to promote, hire or replace team members as needed, to keep our abilities at a level that matches our creative desires and industry trends; directing and managing the activities (including delegating duties as appropriate) in alignment with their respective department goals and in support of the overall Agency goals; maintaining optimum productivity among staff; encouraging effective and efficient personnel performance through team building, leadership, motivation, training, coaching and professional development and growth; establishing departmental procedures, work instructions and/or measurement systems consistent with Agency policies, processes and directives; displaying open communication with all related personnel of the Agency; and creating and supporting a culture of strong, happy, creative, productive and loyal team members with a focus on individual excellence among staff. Note: These are the major functions and accountabilities required of the position and are the predominant criteria by which performance will be assessed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. Working Relationships, Autonomy, and Supervision: The Group Media Director must interact and collaborate regularly with all employees and teams of the Agency. Work direction is from: Director of Media. This position directly manages/supervises: Media personnel. Qualifications/Traits/Requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising. Skills and Experience : 10 years in media department (current title should be AMD or greater). Digital experience preferred. Experience managing multiple clients, multiple departmental teams. Exposure and experience with business analytics. Experience in pitching new business. Experience in personnel administration, staffing, recruitment, and training. Strong brand and retail planning experience with integrated budgets. Experience planning media (national and local). Solid experience demonstrating leadership in new business activities, including being part of the presentation team. Client-facing involvement where web assignments reside at the agency. Proven passion, drive and active knowledge for new and emerging media and future planning. Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing large dynamic teams. Strong background across Media and Consumer Engagement. SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $130,000. The range is representative of skill levels within the role. Salary offered will be based on candidate's experience and qualifications as defined in the job description.

Created: 2024-11-05