Director, Media Strategy

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Role type : Full-time

Team : Strategy & Planning

Reporting to : Managing Partner Strategy & Planning

Location : New York City New York

Work Authorization : Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Whats the role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Strategy to join our digital-first agency. The ideal candidate will be a data-driven and creative strategic thinker who can develop and execute innovative integrated media strategies that drive measurable business results for our clients. Were looking for a curious collaborative and innovative storyteller who can dive into a clients business and uncover the consumer-centric white space for a brand to own.

What you do

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Responsible for understanding clients business objectives to provide strategic leadership and guidance
• Responsible for finding mining and translating data into larger insights and provocations whether that be from business analysis and analytics or consumer research
• Responsible for uncovering consumer problems and / or opportunities that open up white space for a brand to strategically own
• Develop data-backed communication strategies that activate consumer insights drive innovation for clients and provide clear roles of media that align to our core media objectives
• Partner with planning and channel-leads throughout the plan build ensuring the strategy and objectives are tied to the recommendation
• Acting as the champion of the story owning the deck and ensuring our collective output is simple and clear both visually and in narrative
• Collaborating with the data and measurement teams to ensure we are building audience and measurement strategies that align back to our clients objectives and strategic vision
• Drive innovation in media planning approaches incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices
• Responsible for presenting strategic media recommendations to senior client stakeholders
• Lead client meetings and workshops to align on objectives and approach for cross-channel plan
• Responsible for partnering with account leaderships to bring proactive thought leadership to the business
• Provide support with special projects and initiatives within the strategy group including new business
• Provide guidance and insight about strategy practices to the wider team and departments

Client Leadership

Who you are

Required Qualifications

Desired Skills & Experience

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Current position range

$125000 $195000 USD

What happens next

We know searching for a job is tough and that you want to find the best career and employer for you. We also want to ensure that this position is the best fit for both you and us. Therefore you will participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes skills interviews with our team. The goal of this process is to allow you to get to know us as we learn more about you.

Brainlabs actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace : we are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process please let us know!

Please note that we will never ask you to transfer cash or make any other payment to us in order to apply for a role or to work for Brainlabs. Any such asks are fraudulent and should be reported to the appropriate authorities in your area.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Marketing,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Project Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Leadership Experience,Management Consulting,Analytics

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1