Media Director, Strategy

Full Time
Chicago
11 months ago

MEDIA  

As the Media Director, you are responsible for the management, leadership and evolution of the online media strategy for a group of Critical Mass’ accounts. This includes, but is not limited to, ecommerce initiatives, online media and promotional support, mobile marketing, search marketing, online advertising production and both brand and direct marketing in order to maximize client business / marketing objectives. Your role largely strategic oversight with some tactical input and relationship building 

You will: 

  • Coordinate the management, trafficking, optimization and reporting of all campaign initiatives. 
  • Work with Critical Mass headquarters to execute payment of invoices and pre-bill process
  • Be responsible for all media campaign set-up and execution, including working with other internal teams and clients to secure deliverables.
  • Support Marketing and Media Managers in reporting templates, management and presentations to clients.
  • Be responsible for pulling and delivering accurate data in initial analyses.
  • Provide insight into campaign analysis and optimization.
  • Research and prepare new information for paid media plans, RFPs, and presentations.
  • Evaluate, build and maintain relationships in the display and emerging media community.
  • Stay up-to-date on and advise the Marketing and Media groups on the latest trends in interactive marketing / media and developments.
  • Aid in the development of “Point ofView” (POV) documents on new trends or special opportunities.
  • Participate in new business efforts as needed by management. 

You have: 

  • 10+ years of related work experience; inclusive of digital media buying and programmatic
  • 5+ years of team management experience and accountability
  • Strong mathematic and analytical skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail
  • Expertise of media consumptions habits across YouTube, CTV, OLV, Digital Audio, Digital Display, and Social
  • Expertise in the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as expertise of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
  • Technical expertise with DSP (DV360, TTD, etc) Prisma, DV, IAS, DCM, and Microsoft Suite, and training others how to use them
  • Detail oriented, have exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written skills and is comfortable presenting to audiences both in-person and remote
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking
  • Positive energy and a team player who can live CM value
  • Experience in automotive a plus

 

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

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