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Group Media Director

The Shipyard
Los Angeles, CA, US
$150K-$160K a year
Remote
Full-time
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The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love.

By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated.

Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey.

That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing.

Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients.

The agency has significant momentum and is on a roll with new business. Our team continues to expand across four cities (Columbus, Newport Beach, Sacramento, and San Diego) and we’re still growing. Come join our team!

SUMMARY

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Group Media Director to join our team.

The Group Media Director will be the primary lead on the Connections team for appropriate accounts. The ideal candidate will be passionate about media and have a strong background and knowledge of all media planning and buying disciplines and channels.

They will possess excellent analytical, multi-tasking and decision-making abilities as well as a significant amount of client contact experience.

The ideal candidate will also exude confidence in presenting to key clients, stakeholders and agency partners.

This position is fully remote from Los Angeles , but expected to travel to the San Diego office for client / business needs, as needed.

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences.

We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting.

At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for our values and purpose is just as important as meeting every checkbox.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Manage Connections team members in developing, executing, and monitoring media plans for clients.
  • Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of clients’ business and apply media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs / objectives.
  • Present connections plans and recommendations, as well as represent the agency with high degree of confidence and comfort.
  • Uncover and deliver new and innovative solutions to client business issues and challenges.
  • Prepare and deliver media presentations and POVs to clients.
  • Provide thought leadership and help develop strategic direction for Connections planning and buying across traditional (TV, Print, OOH) and non-traditional (digital, mobile, etc.).
  • Establish professional, productive rapport with representatives / media partners.
  • Manage and analyze media placements to maximize ROI and report on their effectiveness and progress toward achieving goals.
  • Serve as mentor and advisor for San Diego Connections team members.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all agency departments / disciples including : Brand Management, Digital, Broadcast Buying, Research, and Analytics.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • 13+ years equivalent work experience in a senior management role or similar role.
  • Knowledge and expertise across all media channels, traditional and digital.
  • Travel client / brand experience preferred.
  • Strong presentation skills in client, internal and vendor meetings.
  • Proven leadership ability and previous client relationship experience.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

  • The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $150,000 - $160,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience.
  • Open PTO
  • 40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
  • Flexible work hours and remote work
  • Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401k program with employer matching
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee bonus referrals
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer / wine included)
  • and lots more!

Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
  • 30+ days ago
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