Exverus Media is hiring an Associate Media Director to join our rapidly growing team!
Exverus is the most successful agency you’ve (probably) never heard of.
From our home office in Los Angeles, we’ve won Media Plan of the Year from AdWeek, YouTube Ad of the Year, and were named the fastest growing full service media agency in the world by AdWeek in September.
Located in the heart of Hollywood with a stunning office overlooking Los Angeles, we offer unlimited vacation and a culture where work/life balance is so important we surveyed every employee on it (and everyone graded the agency a 4 or 5 out of 5!).
Our clients include household names like Walmart, Post Nutrition, Bonobos, MasterClass and many more.
We are analytical.
We are creative.
And we are human
– prioritizing our relationships with clients and teammates above everything else.
Are you all of these things and looking to take the next step in your career?
About the Role
The Associate Media Director is a Digital Media-fluent, Traditional Media-fluent leader who has a strong relationship with their clients, can translate data into actionable insights and lead the team around them.
The Associate Media Director will be a key experimenter, communicator and collaborator with internal personnel, the client team, and creative agency contacts.
We are looking for someone with a strong Digital background (and Traditional media experience is a huge plus).
Critical Skills
A positive, customer-centric attitude toward work 6 + years’ experience in Media Strategy or Planning with a recognized media agency or in-house media planning/buying team Prior experience leading and managing team members Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills and demonstrated client relationships Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments Strong analytic skills and the ability to prioritize Digital media experience including negotiating, planning and overseeing digital media plans across tactics, from strategy through reporting Strong working knowledge of the industry and trade, sharing with co-workers and clients Familiarity with common media research tools like MRI, ComScore, WARC, etc.
Proven project management skills Effective communication and presentation skills, and a flair for storytelling Proven ability to develop strong professional relationships Ability to work autonomously and proactively
Media Planning and Execution
Oversight on all aspects of client’s media services Runs, prepares, develops, and negotiates media buys Collaborates with all partners to develop new learning opportunities Provides meaningful insights and input into existing and emerging media opportunities Working knowledge of Traditional media including TV, Radio, Print, and Outdoor Media Has familiarity with common media research tools like MRI, ComScore, Telmar, etc Has a deep understanding of available media tactics and can provide POVs as needed
Client & Internal Relationships
Responsible for managing and maintaining day to day client relationship including expectations and deliverables Train, motivate & develop Media Supervisors, Media Planners, Assistant Media Planners Providing oversight to Media Supervisor and the media team to implement and manage media plan development, negotiation and/or execution Works closely with client end to end from strategy through reporting utilizing excellent client leadership and management skills Participates and leads in client and partner calls Establishes a collaborative working relationship with all cross-department teams Works with supervisors and junior members to help manage time and ensure successful completion of all projects
Communication
Develops client reports that are clear, compelling and persuasive Ensures and maintains constant communication between all stakeholders (clients, vendors, internal teams) Helps develop POVs and meaningful insights Ensures the team is regularly informed and updated regarding client needs and strategies
A Few Other Things
Represents Exverus professionally with clients Direct and develop a team, and foster an environment for growth and learning Promote a supportive working environment where ideas are welcomed Focus on problem solving and solutions, guiding the team accordingly Help navigate challenges and find solutions and not be afraid to ask for help
As an Exverus Employee You Will Enjoy:
Competitive compensation Unlimited paid time off policy Flexible working hours and locations Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)) A life.
You will not be trapped here until 9 o’clock every evening.
We promise.
When You Meet Us:
We will talk about your experience working on digital campaigns from strategy through execution and reporting, your experience providing fresh thinking, and your desire to work in a dynamic, award-winning environment with world-class brands and people
We look forward to meeting you!
-Team Exverus