Media Account Director

Overview

In this role you will lead the strategic development of client media recommendations and own the client brief, drawing on deep knowledge of all media channels to deliver compelling multi‑channel solutions. You will manage a portfolio of high-profile clients and a small team, driving growth and exceptional results. You’ll shape media strategy through actionable insights and close collaboration with specialists and partners. This role offers the chance to influence brand effectiveness at scale within a top award-winning agency.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive benefits package
• flexible hours
• 25 days holiday
• wellness shutdown days
• pension
• mental health support

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic media recommendations based on market, competitor, and customer insights
• Oversee day-to-day management of multiple clients and mentor a small team
• Own client briefs and drive cross-channel media solutions
• Champion media creativity and actionable insights to meet business objectives
• Discuss success metrics and ensure appropriate measurement
• Manage timelines and both internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare high-quality client-facing documents and schedules
• Oversee forecasting, finance, and billing processes
• Foster growth mindset and pursue organic or new business opportunities
• Utilize industry-standard media planning and research tools
• Collaborate across the agency to deliver integrated solutions

Key requirements

• Experienced account leader with strong client and media owner relationships
• Proven ability to make cross-channel recommendations and understand channel interplay
• Leadership experience including team development, recruitment, and motivation
• Ability to articulate and defend media solutions to meet objectives
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Comfort with budgets, forecasts, and contractual discussions
• Proactive, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset
• Solid understanding of media planning and research tools

• collaborative
• proactive
• strong communication
• detail-oriented
• organizational
• industry-standard media planning and research tools

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