Vice President Group Director, Media

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

About the role

We’re searching for a Vice President/Group Director of Media who’s an expert in pioneering media solutions, takes ownership for leadership within the Media group, and acts on a sense of creative collaboration. You’ll oversee the development of strategy and media for clients.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a core team responsible for strategic initiatives
• Articulate departmental and customer segmentation and media tactics
• Oversee development of program strategies across different teams
• Assume a significant role on core client teams and new business opportunities
• Maintain senior-level relationships with publishers
• Engage in public relations within the media field
• Represent the agency within industry organizations
• Support relevant training sessions
• Establish long-term trust with clients

Requirements

• Four-year degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• 6–12 years of advertising and marketing industry experience
• 3 years of staff management and team leadership
• Expertise in the digital world
• Thorough knowledge and expertise in different types of media
• Proven leadership ability and previous client relationship experience
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MRI, and CMR
• Track record of successful problem-solving skills
• Superior interpersonal and presentation skills
• Open to travel as needed
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental, and vision
• Disability benefits
• 401K plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $71.80 – USD $98.27/hour. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.