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Critical Mass is hiring : VP, Media in New York

Critical Mass is hiring : VP, Media in New York

MediabistroNew York, NY, United States
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As the VP of Media, you will lead the development and execution of media strategies across key client accounts. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of diverse media experience, with a strong emphasis on digital, and has a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams of 10 or more professionals. This role requires a confident, decisive leader who excels in client-facing settings, communicates effectively, and drives strategy, planning, and recommendations grounded in data-driven insights. Your leadership will be integral in shaping and optimizing media strategies that deliver measurable results for our clients.

You Will :

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a hybrid team (both in-person and remote).
  • Oversee client relationships, ensuring alignment with marketing goals and budgets.
  • Manage omni-channel campaigns and collaborate with social, creative, and other media teams.
  • Drive performance media strategies and optimization to ensure clients meet their KPIs.
  • Attend and lead regular client meetings.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor, guiding clients through the media planning process.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
  • Partner with Strategy, Creative, Marketing Science, and Client Services leads across the organization.
  • Support Marketing and Media Managers with reporting templates, management, and client presentations.
  • Pull and deliver accurate data for initial analyses.
  • Provide insights on campaign analysis and optimization.
  • Research and prepare new information for paid media plans, RFPs, and presentations.
  • Evaluate, build, and maintain relationships within the display and emerging media community.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in interactive marketing and media and advise the Marketing and Media teams accordingly.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including social leads, creatives, and account managers.

You Have :

  • Must have : Auto industry and agency experience.
  • 10+ years of comprehensive media experience, with a passion and focus on digital.
  • Proven experience managing and developing teams of 10+ professionals.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to make decisive decisions and maintain a confident, clear voice.
  • Expertise in using data to inform media strategy, planning, and recommendations.
  • Experience with both tier 1 and tier 2 media (national and regional).
  • Exceptional communication skills, particularly in client-facing settings.
  • In-depth understanding of key media channels, including search and social.
  • Ability to mentor and guide directors, supporting their professional growth.
  • Comfortable leading client meetings, driving performance media, and providing regular marketing pulse checks.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a team of media professionals.
  • Experience with eMarketer, Nielsen, and comScore.
  • Familiarity with Google Ad products.
  • Expert-level understanding of digital media and the digital landscape.
  • Thorough knowledge of standard and rich media ad trafficking software for display, video, mobile, and emerging channels.
  • Passion for digital media and staying ahead of industry trends.
  • Flexible and adaptable to new situations and challenges.
  • Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with the OMNI marketing orchestration platform.
  • What We Offer

  • Global maternity and parental leave
  • Competitive benefits packages
  • Vacation, compassionate leave, wellness days, and flex days
  • Access to online services for families and new parents
  • Early Dismissal Fridays (off at 3 : 00 PM local time every Friday)
  • 13 affinity groups
  • Internal learning and development programs
  • Enterprise-wide employee discounts
  • Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

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