This Associate Director, Strategy position provides functional management and leadership to a team of Media Planners and performance/career management to a smaller group of direct reports. The Associate Media Director is a strong cross-functional contributor who works closely with the Account Directors to drive growth opportunities with their current clients and foster media innovation in the agency at large. This person also supports the Director, Media and VP, Media in new business activities as needed. Has established a track record of successfully leading teams strategically. Has amassed the experience necessary to service any type of media account. Has coordinated internal training efforts and developed new processes. Has cultivated internal relationships. Has contributed to thought capital and knowledge sharing. Has emerged as trusted advisor to client team. Has developed the ability to take complex ideas and elevate them to a senior audience. Has partnered with account leads to pursue business advancement opportunities. Has successfully developed and mentored junior staff.

• Plans and buys media as needed; may include direct account and client service responsibilities.
• Be the main point of contact to the client
• Develops and maintains publisher relationships, including senior-level contacts; contributes to issue resolution between both parties.
• Works cross-functionally with management team and client team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills/presence.
• Solid financial acumen and business expertise.
• Be the direct point of contact to the client
• Provides marketing expertise, including online and offline strategy development for clients and client teams. Conversant about offline media and how digital fits.
• Actively contributes to new business efforts.
• Manages a staff of 10+ total team members, along with workflow and department capabilities in conjunction with the Media Director
• Provides day-to-day functional management of media team, including recruiting, performance management, and plays an active role in training and mentoring.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring and getting new Media Planners up to speed.
• Leads Media Training (basic knowledge, best practices, feedback and coaching to enable continuous improvement).
• Fosters an environment of shared learning and acts as a trusted source of media information for agency and in client meetings.
• Holds a strong partnership with the Insights Group; understands ad technologies and capabilities.
• Understands all Razorfish products, tools and services.

• Has successfully handled the annual planning for a medium- to large-scale campaign or on a small scale accounts.
• Has worked at the Supervisor level on more than one account.
• Has supported in a critical capacity several high-profile new business pitch.
• Has developed a strong knowledge of emerging technologies; shares learning with team.
• Has shown emerging thought leadership capabilities (attends conferences and speaks on panels).
• Has demonstrated strong client service orientation. Has collaborated effectively internally and with offline agency partners.
• 7-10 years of media planning or equivalent business experience; minimum 4+ years in online media preferred.
• 3+ years management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year, accredited college or university.