Noble People is hiring : Media Director in New York

Overview At Noble People, this position is called a Product Lead.

Noble People is not your typical media agency- we’re a fearless, forward-thinking collective of creative problem-solvers who thrive on bold ideas and no-bull rationale. For us, media is more than just a channel; it’s anything and everything that creates meaningful connections between a brand and its audience. Whether that means redefining how a brand shows up in culture, sparking conversations around new trends, or creating entirely new ways to engage, we believe the possibilities are limitless.

We’re driven by the belief that extraordinary results come from challenging the status quo. By blending bold, creative thinking with data-informed insights, we maximize every lever of marketing to achieve transformational growth—not just for marketing teams but for the entire organization. We aim to drive impact that matters not only to CMOs but to CEOs and CFOs, ensuring our work fuels meaningful growth across all levels of our clients’ businesses.

Our mission is to unlock the professional potential of everyone in our ecosystem. We empower our employees to elevate themselves, their teammates, and their clients, creating a culture where ambitious, growth-focused individuals thrive. At Noble People, you’re not just building brands; you’re building careers- your own and those around you.

At Noble People, we’re in the business of delivering measurable results through innovative thinking. From partnering with world-class brands like Coca-Cola, Stripe, and Smartsheet to amplifying the voices of bold challengers like Cresco and tastytrade, we create work that stands out in the market- and stands up to scrutiny.

If you’re someone who believes that the best solutions come from questioning convention, pushing boundaries, and keeping it real, you’ll find your place here. This is Noble People. Bold ideas. No bull rationale. Let’s build something extraordinary together

Role and Responsibilities The Product Lead leads a cross-functional media team, ensuring that our media recommendations reflect Bold Ideas supported by No-Bull rationale. Coached by discipline heads, empowered by specialists and supported by a dedicated team of planners, the Product Lead is the acting strategy and planning lead, and is responsible for integrating activation and measurement throughout our strategic process.

This individual is a star player, leading by example and rallying the supporting team around a common goal and focus : To produce award-winning, bold, strategic media campaigns that drive measurable business impact. This requires hands-on strategy and media planning experience and a working knowledge of activation and advanced analytics. A Product Lead recognizes the marketing opportunity, thrives on creativity, is methodical in their allocations, is thoughtful in their phasing and is focused on measurable outcomes.

The Product Lead…

Reports to the Head of Planning

Partners directly with Client Leads, who secure resources and client relationships

Is coached by discipline leads (Strategy, Creative, Analytics, Activation, etc.)

Is responsible for "The Strategy” and “The Plan” on pitch and Client Assignments

Who You Are

A strategic thinker who blends creativity with analytical rigor, a guiding force toward original media solutions that drive business results

An exceptional communicator and charismatic presenter

A simplifier, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively

A learner who embraces training, mentorship, and process refinement

An advertising expert with an understanding of marketing science, martech, digital media, social media, and traditional media, and how they work together to drive results.

Persistent in finding ways to pull off the seemingly impossible - - never a blocker, always living in possibility.

Resourceful, adaptable, able to operate in high-autonomy environments that are evolving and growing.

Responsible, detail-oriented manager who can envision, develop and execute a campaign flawlessly

You've Got the Evidence to Back this Up...

A Growing Work Portfolio A knack for developing innovative strategic media plans that leverage data and insights to drive business outcomes

Evidence of plans that affect both the media and the message - - innovative and widespread solutions that are valued by all partners in the marketing ecosystem, including creative agencies, CRM, and retail.

You’ve Got Media Expertise

You know how brands grow, and how advertising / media plays a role in both the short and long-term.

You are No-Bull, and recognize real, impactful opportunities to drive clients’ business

You have a working knowledge of how advanced analytics can empower stronger marketing and strategy

You Can Inspire a Team

You are hands on, but able to delegate and empower your team to produce regular client deliverables

You Can Do It and You Can Package It

You can build and deliver a pitch-winning media plan

You’ve Got Category Experience

You understand the needs of D2C and B2B businesses and can apply your previous experience to new and emerging category opportunities

Qualifications At least 6-8 years experience as an established media leader with a demonstrated track record of translating a vision for the team into strategic insights and effective media solutions that deliver on client goals.

At least 4-5 years experience leading and managing a team, cultivating individual development and career growth across different levels of employee.

Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients. Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients effectively and confidently.

A proven track record of consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills, and championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.

Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationships with employees, vendors, clients, etc.

Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.

Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.

Strong math and analytical skills, with a firm understanding of strategy development and required media math.

Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.

Skilled negotiator with a track record of open and fair negotiations.

Strong attention to detail.

Some travel and after hours and work required.

We take care of you Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency for 7 or more years.

We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth / virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance

Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

The salary range is 145,000-180,000 USD per year.

Diversity and Inclusion At Noble People, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Equal Opportunity Employer At Noble People we are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.

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In Summary : Noble People is not your typical media agency- we're a fearless, forward-thinking collective of creative problem-solvers who thrive on bold ideas and no-bull rationale . The Product Lead is the acting strategy and planning lead, and is responsible for integrating activation and measurement throughout our strategic process .

En Español : Para nosotros, los medios de comunicación son más que un simple canal; es cualquier cosa y todo lo que crea conexiones significativas entre una marca y su audiencia. Ya sea que eso signifique redefinir cómo aparece una marca en la cultura, desatar conversaciones sobre nuevas tendencias o crear formas completamente nuevas de involucrarse, creemos que las posibilidades son ilimitadas. Estamos impulsados por la convicción de que lo extraordinario proviene de desafiar el status quo. Al mezclar ideas audaces y creativas con ideas basadas en datos, maximizamos todos los resultados del marketing Noble para lograr un crecimiento transformacional para toda la organización. Nuestro objetivo no es solo aumentar el potencial de crecimiento de nuestros clientes, sino también impulsar al crecimiento a través de nuestro equipo de negocios. Desde asociarse con marcas de clase mundial como Coca-Cola, Stripe y Smartsheet hasta amplificar las voces de los desafiantes audaces como Cresco y tastytrade, creamos un trabajo que se destaca en el mercado y resiste al escrutinio. Si eres alguien que cree que las mejores soluciones provienen de cuestionar la convención, empujar límites y mantenerlo real, encontrarás tu lugar aquí. Esto es Noble People. Ideas audazes. No hay racionalidad alcista. Construyiémonos juntos algo extraordinario Roles y Responsabilidades El líder del producto lidera un equipo multimedia multifuncional, midiendo si nuestras recomendaciones mediáticas reflejan ideas audazas respaldadas por no bull razonamiento. Entrenado por disciplina, capacitado por especialistas y apoyado por un dedicado equipo de planificadores de productos, el equipo Lead está enfocado en estrategia avanzada y responsable de desarrollar una estratégica acreditativa e integrando sus acciones a través de la creación de conocimientos estratégicos. El líder del producto... Reporta al jefe de socios de planificación directamente con clientes líderes, que aseguran los recursos y las relaciones con los clientes Es entrenado por directores disciplinados (estrategia, creatividad, análisis, activación, etc.) es responsable de "La estrategia y El plan en el campo y asignaciones a los clientes Quién eres un pensador estratégico que combina la creatividade con rigor analítico, una fuerza guiadora hacia soluciones mediáticas originales que impulsan resultados comerciales Un comunicador excepcional y presentador carismático Un simplificador, capaz de transmitir conceptos complejos claramente y persuasivamente Un aprendiz que abarca capacitación, tutoría y refinamiento de procesos Un experto en publicidad con una comprensión de ciencias de marketing, martech, medios digitales, redes sociales y medios tradicionales, y cómo trabajan juntos para generar resultados. Persistente en formas que parecen atraer a los gerentes - siempre un recurso, viviendo en esta posibilidad imposible de desarrollar una campaña de alto nivel e inhabilitable ... Un portafolio de trabajo en crecimiento Una habilidad para desarrollar planes estratégicos innovadores que aprovechen datos e información para impulsar los resultados comerciales Prueba de planes que afectan tanto a los medios como al mensaje - soluciones innovadoras y generalizadas que son valoradas por todos los socios del ecosistema de marketing, incluidas las agencias creativas, CRM y el comercio minorista. Usted tiene experiencia mediática Sabe cómo crecen las marcas y cómo la publicidad / medios juegan un papel en el corto y largo plazo. Usted es No-Bull, y reconoce oportunidades reales e impactantes para generar clientes negocios Tiene conocimientos prácticos sobre cómo los análisis avanzados pueden potenciar un equipo más fuerte y una estrategia Puede inspirar un Equipo que está en manos, pero puede delegar y capacitar a su equipo para producir entregas regulares de clientela Lo hace con éxito y usted lo empaqueta Se puede entender y obtener una visión de mercadotecnia de nivel individual Con al menos 4-5 años de experiencia establecida y un liderazgo de negocio B2 Experiencia en gestión y desarrollo de equipos de negocios D2C Habilidades de comunicación escrita y verbal excepcionales con la capacidad de comunicarse con todos los niveles de empleados, proveedores y clientes. Capacidad para escribir presentaciones mediáticas concisas, razonadas e inspiradas y presentar a los clientes de manera efectiva y segura. Una trayectoria comprobada de demostrar consistentemente habilidades sólidas de pensamiento creativo, estratégico y analítico y defender ideas innovadoras, audaces y que cambian el juego. Ofrecemos un plan de atención médica integral para los empleados elegibles y sus familias que incluye Médicos con opciones de telesalud / cuidado virtual, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, seguro de vida Finalmente, permitimos el reembolso por teléfono celular, beneficios antes de impuestos, cuenta de gasto flexible, bocadillos diarios y mucho más. El rango salarial es de 145.000-180.000 dólares al año. Diversidad e inclusión En Noble People, nuestra gente son nuestros mayores activos. Estamos comprometidos a fomentar un entorno inclusivo que atrae, involucra y retiene los mejores talentos posibles.