Our agency client is looking for an experienced Associate Director, Media Strategy to lead the strategic direction of a high-profile account. This is a client-facing, leadership role for someone who can take full ownership of the account, build strong client relationships, and guide a high-performing team. 

What you'll do:

• Own the day-to-day strategic leadership of a major account, and serve as the primary client contact
• Lead media strategy development across integrated channels, ensuring plans align with business objectives and deliver measurable results
• Present strategic recommendations, insights, and campaign performance to senior client stakeholders with confidence
• Collaborate closely with planning, buying, digital, social, search and programmatic teams to ensure seamless execution
• Identify opportunities to grow the business through strategic thinking and innovation

Ideal Background: 

• Extensive media strategy experience in an agency environment
• Experience leading large, complex client accounts
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and independently own an account 
• Strong presentation, communication, and storytelling abilities
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of emerging media trends and integrated media planning