[Hiring] Director, Media Strategy @Marketbridge

Role Description

This is a remote role.

Marketbridge is seeking a Director, Media Strategy to lead the development and execution of integrated media strategies for enterprise B2B clients. Working alongside a team of talented media professionals, and leading the charge on strategy media strategies with cross-functional partners, you will help build best-in-class, brand-to-demand campaigns that deliver measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

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Media Strategy and Planning

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Develop comprehensive B2B media strategies that align with client marketing objectives, target audiences, and business goals.

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Translate broader marketing and demand-generation strategies into actionable, full-funnel media plans.

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Identify and evaluate media opportunities across programmatic, paid social, SEM, trade publications, outdoor, traditional media, and other relevant channels.

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Provide strategic direction throughout campaign planning, activation, optimization, and reporting.

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Ensure media plans are appropriately structured, measurable, and optimized to deliver against agreed-upon objectives.

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Campaign Execution and Optimization

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Partner with channel specialists and activation teams to ensure campaigns are executed accurately and in alignment with the approved strategy.

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Support in-platform campaign management and optimization when required.

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Review campaign performance and use data and insights to identify optimization opportunities.

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Help establish campaign measurement frameworks, key performance indicators, and reporting approaches.

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Ensure learnings and performance insights are incorporated into future planning and recommendations.

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Client Partnership

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Serve as a trusted media advisor to clients, providing clear, informed, and actionable recommendations.

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Lead or support client conversations related to media strategy, planning, campaign performance, and optimization.

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Present media plans, results, insights, and recommendations with clarity and confidence.

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Build a strong understanding of each client’s business, industry, audiences, and competitive landscape.

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Identify opportunities to expand or strengthen the agency’s media offering within existing client relationships.

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Vendor and Budget Management

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Build and maintain strong relationships with B2B media vendors and platform partners.

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Evaluate vendor capabilities, opportunities, and recommendations to ensure they align with client needs.

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Support media negotiations and work to secure appropriate rates, placements, and added value.

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Oversee media budgets and ensure investments are allocated and managed responsibly.

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Maintain awareness of new media partners, platforms, tools, and opportunities relevant to B2B audiences.

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Team Leadership and Collaboration

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Provide guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction to media team members.

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Review media plans and recommendations to ensure strategic quality, accuracy, and alignment.

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Support the professional development and growth of junior and mid-level team members.

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Foster strong collaboration across media, account management, demand strategy, creative, analytics, and other internal teams.

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Contribute to the continued evolution of Marketbridge’s media processes, tools, capabilities, and best practices.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is a plus.

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8+ years of experience in media strategy, planning, and buying, preferably within an agency environment.

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Strong experience developing and executing media strategies for B2B clients.

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Demonstrated knowledge of B2B media channels, including programmatic, paid social, SEM, and trade publications.

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Experience working with The Trade Desk, DV360, or comparable programmatic platforms.

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Experience managing substantial media budgets and working with media vendors and platform partners.

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Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting media performance data and reporting.

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Experience leading client presentations and providing strategic media recommendations.

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Previous experience mentoring, managing, or providing direction to media professionals.

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Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.

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Ability to manage multiple client accounts and quickly shifting priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.

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A collaborative mindset and the ability to bring forward new ideas, challenge existing approaches, and work effectively across teams.

Benefits

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Time Off & Flexibility

– Flexible PTO, summer Fridays, and paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks for birthing parents). Plus, we’re closed from Christmas to New Year’s so you can fully unplug.

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Health & Wellness

– Comprehensive medical benefits and free premium access to the Calm app for relaxation and mindfulness.

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Financial Security

– 401(k) with a 3% company contribution (US Only), life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage for extra peace of mind.

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Learning & Growth

– A professional development fund ($500) and continuous learning programs to invest in your career.

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Tech & Perks

– Company-provided laptop & accessories, monthly Wi-Fi & cell stipend, ChatGPT Enterprise Access and exclusive discounts through Perkopolis.

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Salary: 100000 – 140000

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