Director, Digital Investment

What You'll Do

• Strategic Investment Leadership
• Lead digital and advanced TV investment strategy across CTV, OTT, OLV, Audio, Streaming, Programmatic, and emerging platforms.
• Develop investment frameworks and marketplace strategies that align audience insights, business objectives, and media performance goals.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, testing, and optimization that create measurable business impact.
• Translate marketplace trends, platform developments, and emerging technologies into actionable recommendations for clients and teams.
• Client Leadership & Partnership
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, providing investment expertise, marketplace intelligence, and performance-driven recommendations.
• Lead executive-level presentations, investment reviews, and strategic planning discussions.
• Build trusted relationships through transparency, credibility, and thoughtful guidance.
• Support new business opportunities by representing Attention Arc's investment philosophy, capabilities, and strategic approach.
• Marketplace & Commercial Leadership
• Lead negotiations for enterprise-level agreements, preferred partnerships, annual commitments, and strategic marketplace initiatives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with media partners to unlock value, innovation, first-to-market opportunities, and competitive advantages for clients.
• Ensure investments are aligned with agency standards, client goals, and evolving marketplace dynamics.
• Team Development & Operational Excellence
• Mentor, coach, and develop Associate Directors, Supervisors, and Investment team members.
• Elevate strategic thinking, investment acumen, analytical rigor, and communication skills across the team.
• Establish and maintain high standards for executional quality, operational consistency, and investment stewardship.
• Foster collaboration across Planning, Account Services, Analytics, Operations, Linear Investment, and Technology teams.
• Contribute to building a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, accountability, and growth.

Who You Are

• Experience & Technical Expertise
• 8-10+ years of experience in digital investment, media activation, advanced TV, or related media leadership roles.
• Strong performance media background with a track record of driving measurable business outcomes.
• Deep expertise across CTV, OTT, OLV, Programmatic, Audio, Streaming, and emerging digital media ecosystems.
• Significant video investment experience, including strategic planning, marketplace negotiations, and performance optimization.
• Strong publisher and media partner negotiation skills, including experience securing favorable pricing, added value, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams, including coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Advanced understanding of media marketplace dynamics, vendor negotiations, pricing models, and investment strategies.
• Experience managing complex, multi-channel investment portfolios and large-scale client relationships.
• Advanced understanding of measurement frameworks, attribution methodologies, and performance optimization.
• Capabilities
• Proactive and self-directed, with a natural inclination to identify opportunities, solve problems, and move work forward without being asked.
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate challenges with professionalism and resilience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to executional excellence.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, consistently following through on commitments and delivering high-quality work.
• Strategic thinker who can connect business objectives, audience behavior, media strategy, and investment decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Executive presence with exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Able to manage complexity while maintaining clarity, focus, and momentum.
• Collaborative leadership style that builds trust across teams, clients, and partners.
• Learning agility and curiosity around evolving media channels, technologies, and consumer behaviors.
• Ability and willingness to work from our Irvington, NY office as part of our hybrid, in-office culture.

Who We Are

We're a media agency built for brands that value intention. At Attention Arc, we exist to restore intention to media. We combine deliberate media craft with technology designed to amplify it. We build trusted partnerships so every decision stays aligned with what matters most.

Media doesn't fail because of technology. It fails when intention is missing. That's why we exist. To restore intention to media. Media starts and ends with people. We put people at the center of media, the people who build it, the people who optimize it, and the people it reaches. Guided by experience and powered by technology, we create meaningful media that earns attention, action, and trust.

Our culture is shaped by our values:

• All In — We show up with intensity and ownership.
• No Sidelines — We collaborate without ego or boundaries.
• Move With Curiosity — We ask why, explore boldly, and learn fast.
• Truth With Heart — We communicate with honesty and empathy.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We're committed to making sure that everyone at Attention Arc has what they need to thrive, not just professionally, but personally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Competitive Parental Leave that gives you time to bond with your family
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration
• Mental health support
• Annual agency contribution to 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Healthcare FSA
• Commuter benefits and corporate discounts
• Carrot Fertility and family-building support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

Location

We operate on a hybrid, in-office model designed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Employees are expected to work from the office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to fully experience the energy of our teams and build meaningful connections.

Right to Work in the US

You must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.