Associate Media Director, Strategy & Planning

• A storyteller who leads cross-channel performance digital strategies and recommendations for media campaigns
• Lead digital strategic planning initiatives, including copy writing, budget and channel allocation, and audience development
• Work collaboratively across teams to integrate linear and digital strategies, amplifying brand impact and performance across channels
• Act as a client relationship manager, building trust and positive rapport with client, and understanding client’s marketing objectives and goals
• Own internal communication, vendor relationships, and the overall media execution process
• With support of executive leadership, lead the development of key client deliverables, inclusive of QBRs, marketplace white papers, and bi-annual presentations to clients
• Proactive and responsive client communication
• Directly manage, mentor, and direct the Media Supervisor, Media Planner, and Associate Media Planner
• Manage an interdisciplinary team, by client/project, that adheres to the Strategy and Planning goals
• Work with Activation, Analytics, and Ad Ops teams to ensure that highest quality thinking, measurement, and reporting are executed against campaign KPIs
• Support finance in the prompt and accurate distribution of client invoices and reconciliation of client budgets
• Participate in professional growth and development initiatives (POV, white papers, committees, etc.), and share expertise and knowledge with the agency
• Contribute to the professional growth and development of your team members
  • Initiate and review reports, trends, and results, interpreting data to make proactive strategic recommendations that advance business initiatives
  • Serve as a role model with a positive attitude, and facilitate a healthy team environment

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of media agency experience with client service, media planning, buying, and reporting
• Strong background in performance-driven digital media, with advanced knowledge across Search, Social, and Programmatic platforms
• Understanding of digital ad trafficking processes and platforms (DV360, Innovid, etc.)
• Prior exposure to the media planning process or media resources, such as DCM, Innovid, comScore, Prisma/Mediaocean, eTelmar (MRI), Media Tools, Mediaocean OX, Commspoint, MOAT, IAS, a plus
• Analytical ability to distill data into actionable insights
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with clients to strengthen relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple team members
• Must be capable of creating solutions and proactively resolving issues
• Ability to deliver on deadlines and prioritize tasks

• Polished presentation skills, as well as excellent written communication skills with the ability to convey complex strategies concisely
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team with a positive attitude
• Curiosity/Desire to Learn–the digital media landscape is constantly changing, challenging you to continue to be knowledgeable in the space (Programmatic, Augmented Reality, etc.)
• Ability to work with different workstyles and contribute to the core values and culture Quigley-Simpson upholds
• Prior exposure to the media planning process or media resources, such as DCM, Innovid, comScore, Prisma/Mediaocean, eTelmar (MRI), Media Tools, Mediaocean OX, Commspoint, MOAT, IAS, a plus
• Have fun! Don’t be afraid to take risks. Quigley-Simpson’s goal is for you to grow in what brings you joy in your responsibilities, and it fosters that momentum.

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