director of media

Montgomery County, MD

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Position</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b><i>Please Note</i></b><b><i>: The salary range above represents this position&rsquo;s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $62,328 to $75,000, based on the candidate&rsquo;s qualifications and experience.</i></b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
WHO WE ARE</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Montgomery County, MD Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At Large) is seeking a creative, strategic, and digitally fluent <b>Director of Digital Media Strategy</b> (Legislative Senior Aide I (Download PDF reader)) to lead the office&rsquo;s day-to-day social media. This is a hands-on role focused on creating daily digital content &ndash; posts, reels, and graphics &ndash; that explain policy, highlight the Councilmember&rsquo;s work in the community, and connect residents to their local government. This role also leads the drafting of the office&rsquo;s biweekly newsletter and core written materials, including certificates, proclamations, and community-facing communications.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and visual storyteller who is comfortable working independently, understands how to tailor content for different platforms, and is excited to engage residents online. This position also requires being in the community with the Councilmember, which may include evenings and weekends.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Be Doing</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Director of Digital Media Strategy (Legislative Senior Aide I) Key Responsibilities:</b></div><div><br>
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Lead the Councilmember&rsquo;s digital communications strategy, including daily management of content across social media platforms.</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Draft compelling, accessible content including press releases, bi-weekly newsletters, social media posts, talking points, proclamations, op-eds, and more.</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Produce and edit videos, graphics, and photography to support policy storytelling and public engagement.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Monitor news and public conversations relevant to Montgomery County and identify proactive communications opportunities.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Respond to media inquiries and coordinate press events and interviews.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Work closely with the Councilmember, Chief of Staff, and legislative team to ensure messaging reflects the Councilmember&rsquo;s values and policy priorities.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete all application materials including</b><b>: 1) Cover letter, 2) Resume, 3) Three references, 4) A brief press-focused writing sample, and 5) Two sample social media graphics.</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Experience:</b> One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in legislative/policy research or professional-level experience, preferably with a background in communications.</div><div><b><br>
Education:</b> Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</div><div><b><br>
Equivalency:</b> An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
</b></h2></div><p></p><div><div><b>To be considered for this position, candidates must complete all application materials including</b><b>: 1) Cover letter, 2) Resume, 3) Three references, 4) A brief press-focused writing sample, and 5) Two sample social media graphics.</b></div><b><br>
Interview preference criteria will be used pertaining to:</b><br>
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Three (3) plus years of professional experience in communications, digital media, or earned media, preferably in an elected official&rsquo;s office, public affairs, advocacy, or community engagement role.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience creating and publishing daily social media content, including posts, short-form videos, and graphics that tell a clear, engaging story.</li><li>
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience producing a range of public-facing materials such as newsletters, certificates, proclamations, talking points, and general correspondence.</li><li>
Proficiency with digital content tools, including Canva and video editing platforms.</li><li>
Strong editorial judgment and ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and respectfully in a public-facing role.</li><li>
Passion for local news, social media, and community conversations to help identify timely and relevant engagement opportunities.</li><li>
Experience supporting or coordinating media inquiries and press activities, as needed.</li><li>
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure messaging aligns with policy priorities and ongoing work.</li><li>
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p><b>IMPORTANT INFORMATION</b></p>
<p><i>The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.</i></p>
<p><i>Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at </i><i>Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov</i><i>. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.</i></p>
<p><i>MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on </i><i>Hiring Preference</i><i>.</i></p>
<p><i>All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a &quot;Lateral Transfer&quot; candidate and may be considered for an interview.</i></p>
<p><i>This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.</i></p>
<p><i>If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.</i></p>
<p><b><i>Montgomery County Ethics Law</i></b><i>: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's &quot;Public Employees&quot; (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at </i><i>19A-12 of the County Code</i><i>. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the </i><i>Ethics Commission</i><i> website.</i></p></div></div></div>

Director of Digital Media Strategy (Legislative Senior Aide I, Grade N18)

Rise

Rise is an <b><u>award-winning</u></b>, full-service <b>Media Agency of Record</b> that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with <b>transparency at its core</b>, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. <br/> We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. <br> <p><strong>General Purpose of Job: </strong><br> The Director, Media Planning role will be responsible for developing client-specific strategy for key accounts. This role will be primarily responsible for working collaboratively with client and agency leadership to either improve current client strategy or lead the development of net new strategies for prospective clients. The right candidate will be passionate about Media and have familiarity with all performance and brand marketing channels. They must have experience in all media channels, both online and offline with an understanding of the role each channel plays, the strengths and weaknesses, as well as how they all work together. The Director, Media Planning provides senior leadership to the team responsible for placing, confirming and monitoring media orders to ensure the clients' advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Director provides a high level of media planning and strategy expertise to assigned accounts as the functional leader of the team. The Director provides ongoing communication, consulting, insight, analysis, and recommendations regarding digital media, including emerging trends. The Director is also responsible for identifying and developing the talent needed to function as a high-performing team.</p> <p><strong>Location: Chicago or New York, 4 days in office</strong><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong><br> Understand client challenges to craft custom marketing program (inclusive of audiences, markets, competitive spend trends, additional consumer insights and trends, etc.) </p> <ul> <li>Understand client challenges to craft custom marketing program (inclusive of audiences, markets, competitive spend trends, additional consumer insights and trends, etc.) </li> <li>Lead media strategy for new business development and collaborate with all other Quad stakeholders as necessary, as part of the new business process</li> <li>Lead conversations, internally and support externally in establishing benchmarks to determine success </li> <li>Oversee media strategy, campaign creation, budget, optimization, and testing strategy(ies), as applicable, for full-funnel, multi-platform campaigns across all paid channels including television, radio, print, out-of-home, digital, social, and mobile media</li> <li>Identify relevant media partners and data partners (when Quad audience stack is not applicable) to test in plans on a client-by-client basis</li> <li>Identify areas of opportunity to innovate with agency partners to evolve media strategy for clients and the agency as a whole</li> <li>Reviews advanced analytics reports to provide direction on media plan optimizations </li> <li>Leverage insights, learnings, and modeling to help determine the right channel mix and further bolster the data-informed portions of media plans </li> <li>Stay current with new advances in media, the competitive landscape, and vendor capabilities; leverage that knowledge to influence current and future business plans and strategies</li> <li>Develop POV on new media products and vendor capabilities </li> <li>Approval and oversight over strategy content for QBRs; lead when allocation allows </li> <li>Nurture team of managers and planners </li> <li>Lead client calls as needed </li> <li>Collaborate with media activation on case study structure and development </li> <li>Advise on recommended measurement framework and approach </li> <li>Effectively motivate, lead and train team members while fostering accountability and ownership; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely. </li> <li>Create, implement and support operational best practices across the team and within the department. </li> <li> Support new client onboarding efforts as directed by leadership <br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Education: </strong><br> • Bachelor's degree<br><br><strong>Experience</strong>: <br> • 7-10+ years of experience in either agency environments and/or channel partnerships<br> • 3+ years in a management or supervisory role <br> • Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, vendors and all levels of the internal organization <br> • Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues <br> • Proven quantitative and analytic capabilities; expertise in translating data into insights <br> • Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects <br> • Track record of demonstrating strong judgment and prioritization capabilities <br> • Ability to implement change quickly to support evolving / changing client initiatives or marketplace occurrences <br> • Working knowledge of third-party media research, including but not limited to: Nielsen, MRI, Scarborough, Media Radar, DoubleClick, YouGov <br><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</strong><br> • Experience building client decks and pitching current as well as potential up-sell opportunities <br> • Expert understanding of media planning, distribution, and syndication of content <br> • Collaborative approach and all-in attitude <br> • Client facing track record <br> • Skilled at and enjoys manipulating and understanding data, as well as drawing actionable data-driven decisions to drive sales and marketing efforts <br> • Strong interpersonal, partnership and influencing management skills <br> • Self-motivated and creative strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environment <br> • Extensive knowledge of the media industry, demonstrating depth in media strategy and performance-based marketing across all channels, media analytics / ROI, and planning and buying local and national media (digital and traditional) <br> • Proven ability to develop and manage paid media plans that meet / exceed business objectives <br> • Influential and persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills; exceptional ability to grow and foster internal / external relationships <br> • Strong presentation / story-telling and impeccable written and verbal communication skills <br> • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand each client's business; act as an extension of the client with working knowledge of issues that could influence media decisions <br> • Display a natural curiosity as a "student of the industry" with a desire to both learn and teach, while applying knowledge for the ongoing betterment of client media plans <br> • Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, with track record of employee growth and development <br> • Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture <br> • Demonstrated problem-solver with the ability to provide creative solutions that result in positive outcomes <br> • Ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision to direct and maximize the team where all roles and responsibilities are well defined, understood and managed <br> • Expert synthesizer of detail and information for client, peer and management consumption <br> • Exhibits sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges, commanding both authority and respect </p> <p><strong>Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $120,000 - $155, 650, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions age.</strong></p> <p></p><br> Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Director, Media Planning (Traditional and Digital)

Deraya University

<p><b>Director of the Department of Communication and Media</b></p><p>-Academic Qualifications</p><p><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</b> in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field.</p><p><b>Master&rsquo;s degree</b> is often preferred (especially at university level), in:</p><p>Strategic Communication</p><p>Mass Communication</p><p>Public Relations</p><p>Higher Education Administration (optional but beneficial)</p><p>2. Professional Experience</p><p><b>Minimum 5&ndash;10 years</b> of progressively responsible experience in:</p><p>Media relations</p><p>Marketing communications</p><p>University or academic communication (preferred)</p><p>Experience managing:</p><p>Institutional branding</p><p>Multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, print)</p><p>3. Key Skills</p><p><b>Strategic communication planning</b></p><p><b>Bilingual proficiency</b>: Arabic and English fluency (written and spoken) is usually essential.</p><p><b>Media relations</b>: Building and managing relationships with local and international press.</p><p><b>Content development</b>: Writing press releases, speeches, newsletters, and website content.</p><p><b>Digital media skills</b>: Social media management, digital marketing, and analytics.</p><p><b>Leadership and team management</b></p><p><b>Crisis communication and reputation management</b></p><p>4. Technical Proficiency</p><p>Familiarity with:</p><p>CMS platforms</p><p>Social media management tools</p><p>Graphic design</p><p>Analytical tools</p><p>Preferably from Minya Governorate</p><p>نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل, دائم</p>

Director of the Department of Communication and Media

MCG Talent

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  The person must come from a media agency background, with experience running teams and managing senior-level clients. Candidates who have moved to client-side or supplier-side are suitable only if they previously held senior roles inside an agency and understand how to run one.
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  KSA market knowledge is essential. Either based in the Kingdom today, previously worked in KSA, or has deep GCC experience with a clear grasp of how the Saudi market operates. Arabic speakers are preferred, but not mandatory if the candidate is already in KSA or has strong, demonstrable operating experience in the market.
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Managing Director -Media

Sephora

<div><p>At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.</p><p></p><p><br>
Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.</p><p></p><p><br>
With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world&rsquo;s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Reporting to: Marketing Director</b></p><p><b>
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:</b></p><p>
Middle East Media Strategy</p><ul><li>
Define the best full funnel strategy for the Middle East to ensure Sephora&rsquo;s ownership of share of voice across the region.</li><li>
Define specific media and performance strategy and optimize across the calendar in key KCPs and animation periods.</li><li>
Define specific strategy for performance media assuring new client recruitment and best balance possible for paid / free traffic.</li><li>
Influence the content factory for appropriate assets and concepts to ensure impactful visibility &amp; desirability across the funnel.</li><li>
Ensure media innovation especially in branding to build new brand statement opportunities.</li><li>
Manage all key OOH bookings, timelins and dates ensuring the securing of all key placements required as per marketing and animation calendar, including but not limited to securing and pioneering new areas of investment.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Middle East media plan shaping, deployment and monitoring</p><ul><li>
Work closely with the agency to build, monitor and track all campaigns with clear deliverables and measurable metrics and benchmarks.</li><li>
Orchestrate all the agencies from the brief to the final monitoring to ensure clear KPIs are set with deliberate output for the year and manage any changes required.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Campaign Calendar Management and Budget Optimization</p><ul><li>
Successfully manage media and campaign calendar to ensure no cannabilization and effieciences on spend across all digital platforms.</li><li>
Report and manage key insights on all tracked KPIs to measure the effectiveness of media campaigns and optimize performance.</li><li>
Understand key target audiences and ensure media efforts are effectively targeting the right audiences as per campaign objective.</li><li>
Consolidate post campaign results into insightful and clear post campaign reports with key learnings and benchmarking set for future campaign management.</li><li>
Build the right reports, tools and methods to clearly measure and monitor the impact of media strategy on brand awareness and business</li><li>
Oversee marketing budgets, ensuring efficient use of resourses and alignment with key calendar objectives.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Team Management and Cross Functional Collaboration</p><ul><li>
Partner with all key marketing leads to ensure full 360 coherence across all customer touchpoints connected to the full funnel media strategy.</li><li>
Ensure key partnering with all cross functional teams to align key launch, planning and animation calendars across brick and click for effective media planning and spend.</li><li>
Ensure clear coordination through process, meetings and calendars between the media teams and their cross functional partners across the business for key alignment and media execution.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Key Agency Reviews, Management and Performance Assessments</p><ul><li>
Ensure clear contracting of deliverables between all key media agencies across full funnel spend, app optimization and affiliate marketing.</li><li>
Ensure performance assessments are carried out against the key deliverables aligned with all agencies two times a year- mid year review and full year review appraisal.</li><li>
Plan, lead and execute all key strategy meeting reviews required for planning and execution with all key media agencies.
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Do not hesitate to apply if you have:</b></p><ul><li>
6+ years of experience in a managerial media/ communications role.</li><li>
Native Arabic Speaker</li><li>
Strong understanding of media planning, buying and analytics.</li><li>
Proven track record of developing and executing media campaigns.</li><li>
Experience in fast-paced, retail environment.</li><li>
Beauty/ Luxury experience considered a plus.</li><li>
Clear communicator with analytical skills.</li><li>
Strong leadership.</li><li>
Team spirit &amp; collaborative mindset with strong ability to collaborate across different teams.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Here, you will find:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Community,</b> in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit</li><li><b>
Culture </b>of empowerment, learning &amp; growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead</li><li><b>
Work that brings fulfillment.</b> From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Join us and belong to something beautiful</b></p></div>

Full Funnel Media Director

Advocate Aurora Health

<div><b>Major Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Develops and executes enterprise wide social media strategy to manage reputation and elevate brand awareness while ensuring stakeholder engagement.</li><li>
Manages social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. and ensure high standards in quality content.</li><li>
Deploys strategies to engage consumers through effective storytelling and advertising.</li><li>
Leverages social platforms as a tool to engage internal audiences, including team member ambassador program.</li><li>
Builds and manages site and system reputation through effective community management strategy.</li><li>
Coordinates across functions to ensure social campaign management.</li><li>
Monitors trends and analyzes social network to drive engagement and awareness.</li><li>
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.</li><li>
Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.</li><li>
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.</li></ul><br>
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Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:</b><ul><li>
None Required.</li></ul><br>
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Education Required:</b><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations or related field.</li></ul><br>
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Experience Required:</b><ul><li>
Typically requires 7 years of experience in social media strategy. Includes 3 years of management experience in leading teams.</li></ul><br>
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Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required:</b><ul><li>
Strong written and oral communications</li><li>
Social media expertise managing multi-channel platforms</li><li>
Strategic thinking</li><li>
Problem-solving skills</li><li>
Understanding of SEO and digital platforms and marketing</li><li>
Agility/Responsiveness</li><li>
Proven ability to coach and lead team</li><li>
Results oriented</li><li>
Consumer first mentality
</li><li>Stays relevant on the latest digital/social trends</li></ul><br>
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:</b><ul><li>
This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
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Exposed to a normal office environment.</li></ul><br>
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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.</i></div>

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