Associate Media Director

This OOH Associate Director position will have the opportunity to work across some of our largest clients, spanning a variety of different client categories. The perfect candidate will be calm under pressure, be able to lead a full team, and manage multiple projects at once.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective client service, proactive problem solving and the successful execution of all facets of account management with clients, agencies, and media owners
• Manage team by developing staff through performance management and giving consistent feedback; ensure manager on team is doing the same. Identify with staff, developmental opportunities and help them to work toward their professional goals
• Maintain awareness and understanding of assigned clients’ situations and objectives while proactively anticipating needs
• Retain and grow existing client budgets and develop new business from existing accounts
• Present market updates, trends and insights to clients and agencies
• Work with Account Director to develop and adapt servicing to meet and exceed client and agency needs, looking for ways to proactively grow the business
• Identify potential client issues and work with team to develop solutions
• Ensure planning process is being adhered to, utilizing industry tools and internal tools effectively
• Ensure the full team is delivering on deadlines
• Provide consistent and thorough management for internal support to traffic each month’s campaigns, ensuring the accuracy of client specific strategic direction
• Write convincing proposals and create detailed analysis
• Show confidence in presenting to clients, agencies, and peers
• Keep up to speed on all developments within the OOH market
• Exhibit thought leadership to streamline current processes and increase efficiencies
• Consult and work with Rapport’s partners on developing new features to their programs that will help alleviate administrative workload
• Help create and maintain positive work culture
• Work with leadership team to help lead and execute agency projects
• Help create and maintain positive work culture

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience within either an OOH or full-service media agency
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience OOH knowledge across all environments
• Proven ability to maintain and grow client relationships through the delivery of superior customer service
• Previous experience in presenting to clients, or in a client-facing role and account management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while managing tight deadlines
• Strong strategic, organizational, and analytical skills

We See You  

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together.. 

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands. 

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. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

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 of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, 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 with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix, Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Salary Range

$95,000—$115,000 USD