Associate Media Director, Freelance

About the role

The Freelance Associate Media Director for General Accounts (TaylorMade, Uneekor, Hankook, New Business) is responsible for addressing client business objectives through thoughtful integrated media strategies and plans as part of a collaborative team. This candidate needs to have a deep understanding of both digital and traditional channels from a strategy, planning, execution, and measurement standpoint.

Responsibilities

• Steward disciplined media agency practice for cross-channel integration (online & offline) throughout developmental, planning & execution stages
• Demonstrated team leadership and management skills
• Development and execution, alongside the team, of cross-channel media strategies across Linear, Audio, Print, Programmatic (Display, Video, OTT, Audio), Paid Search, and Paid Social, inclusive of media mix, budget allocation, audience architecture, creative strategy, KPI development and measurement frameworks
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and project management skills

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. required - preferably in Marketing/Communications
• 6-8 years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management
• Previous Digital and Traditional Media Planning experience is required

Professional Skills

• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Prior proven ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop programs, including excel, PowerPoint & Word

Benefits

• Paid sick days
• On-site Barista
• Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean

Pay

Salary range: $110,000 to $139,000 annual equivalent
Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: years of experience, client, training, and transferable skills.