Associate Media Director at Loudr overseeing media planning and execution while mentoring the team for growth. Driving strategic media solutions in a hybrid work environment in West Palm Beach.
Responsibilities
Directly manage and mentor Media Managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and equitable delegation.
Act as the primary escalation point for campaign issues, ensuring quality control and strict process adherence across all client work.
Coach and upskill the team on effective delegation, technical proficiency, and strategic thinking to support their career growth.
Develop holistic, audience-centric paid media strategies for Priority Accounts (Top 6-25) and Tier 2/3 New Business opportunities.
Advise clients on optimal media mix, budget allocation, and measurement frameworks to ensure campaigns are audience-centric and results-driven.
Collaborate with business development to create and present strategic media plans for new business pitches within assigned tiers.
Lead the execution, buying, and complex negotiation for Traditional media placements, including TV, Radio, and Out-of-Home (OOH).
Oversee planning, activation, and optimization for digital channels (Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social), ensuring best-in-class performance.
Maintain "hands-on-keyboard" proficiency to troubleshoot advanced technical issues and guide the team through complex digital activations.
Manage communication and aligned workstreams with cross-department teams (Account, Creative, Web, SEO, Print) to deliver truly integrated proposals and campaigns.
Support account teams by leading high-level client calls, developing presentations, and managing professional, timely client communications.
Build and nurture relationships with media partners, including developing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and negotiating competitive packages.
Champion the adoption of AI solutions and "test and learn" opportunities for automation to improve media efficiency and effectiveness.
Continuously evaluate department workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven strategies that streamline operations.
Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of experience in media planning and buying.
At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience with a proven ability to lead and develop talent.
Comprehensive knowledge of both Traditional (TV, Radio, OOH) and Digital (Programmatic, Search, Social) media landscapes.
Digital native with preferred "hands-on-keyboard" and in-platform experience.
Proven experience in complex negotiation and vendor relationship management.
Strong ability to work cross-functionally with Creative, Account, and Web teams to build integrated campaigns.
Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for AI, data strategy, and automation.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to explain complex media strategies to clients with clarity and confidence.
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