Media Director

About the role

tmp helps B2B marketing leaders create coherence in a chaotic world. We're looking for obsessively curious people to join our team of 300 B2B experts across strategy, data, creative, media, client services, Sales activation, and shared services. If you're interested in what makes the world work, enjoy solving complex problems, and love making the answers as simple as possible, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced cross-channel media leader who will develop, present, and oversee integrated media strategies for complex global B2B organizations. The Media Director serves as a strategic advisor to clients, leads media planning excellence across a portfolio of accounts, mentors team members, and helps shape the future direction of TMP's media capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated cross-channel media strategies for complex global B2B clients.
• Provide executive-level recommendations that connect media investment to business outcomes.
• Oversee optimization of media programs and ensure strategic adjustments are implemented based on performance.
• Partner with Strategy, Creative, Analytics, and Client Services to develop integrated client solutions.
• Own media measurement frameworks that connect channel performance to pipeline, revenue, and business impact.
• Serve as the senior media lead and strategic advisor for assigned clients.
• Build trusted relationships with senior marketing, revenue, and business stakeholders.
• Lead executive presentations, performance reviews, and strategic planning discussions.
• Guide clients through investment decisions, trade-offs, and performance challenges.
• Identify opportunities for account growth through expanded media solutions and integrated programs.
• Support new business opportunities, pitches, and strategic media recommendations.
• Partner with Client Services and leadership on account planning and revenue forecasting.
• Mentor and coach Media Supervisors, Planners, and Specialists.
• Develop planning frameworks, POVs, and best practices for the agency.
• Help shape the future direction of media capabilities, partnerships, and service offerings.
• Foster collaboration across media, creative, analytics, and strategy teams.

Requirements

Who you are:

• At least 8 years of experience in the field of media, agency experience preferred.
• A seasoned professional with demonstrated skill sets for client interaction and communication; able to manage client requests with sound rationale.
• Proven ability to synthesize data & results, identify trends & key findings, and fuel content strategies.
• Previous managerial experience with solid ability to lead, inspire, and rally a team.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external agency partners to set a clear vision and foster strong collaboration and partnership.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve challenges in a client-centric environment.

What you will need:

• B2B marketing experience, preferably within an agency setting.
• Strong track record of developing and overseeing cross-channel media strategies.
• Strong commercial understanding, with experience managing media budgets and making strategic investment and optimization decisions.
• Ability to use data, measurement, and insights to demonstrate media performance and business impact.
• Confidence presenting media strategies, recommendations, and performance to senior client stakeholders.
• Evidence of working with cross-discipline teams (strategy, creative, technology, media, and project management).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) - healthcare, dependent care, and transit available.
• 4% 401(k) contribution with no vesting period.
• Plentiful paid time off (recommended at least 20 days).
• 15 days of sick leave annually.
• Holiday shutdown (December 26th - 29th).
• Parental leave: Primary caregiver: 12 weeks full pay and then 12 weeks 50% pay; Secondary caregiver: 12 weeks full pay.
• Access to Unmind, a well-being platform including access to therapists and coaches.
• Employer-funded life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company getaways, including local office holiday parties and international trips.

Pay

Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000

We are currently eligible to hire within these US states: CA, CO, IL, WA, and TX.

Not sure you tick every box? Apply anyway. Research shows some people hold back unless they meet 100% of the requirements. At tmp, we hire for potential, mindset, and character as much as experience. If you are excited about the role but your background is not a perfect match, we would still love to hear from you.