Associate Director, Media Strategy

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate Director, Media Strategy in Canada. This role sits at the center of integrated media strategy and client leadership within a fast-moving, data-driven marketing environment. You will be responsible for guiding cross-channel media planning and execution across high-value client accounts, ensuring campaigns are delivered seamlessly from strategy through activation. The position blends strategic thinking, analytical insight, and hands-on operational leadership, requiring strong collaboration across investment, analytics, and media technology teams. You will play a key role in shaping client relationships, translating performance data into compelling narratives, and driving actionable recommendations that improve business outcomes. Operating in a highly collaborative and agile environment, you will also help evolve internal workflows and best practices to improve efficiency and impact. This is a client-facing leadership role where your ability to connect strategy, data, and execution directly influences campaign success and long-term client growth.
• Accountabilities: Lead end-to-end media campaign orchestration across cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution, alignment, and delivery against client objectives. Own cross-channel media planning and partner with internal stakeholders to develop integrated, data-driven campaign strategies. Manage daily and weekly client communications, including performance reporting, strategic updates, and handling ad hoc requests. Collaborate with investment, analytics, operations, and media technology teams to ensure accurate pacing, forecasting, and budget management. Translate complex campaign data into actionable insights, performance narratives, and strategic recommendations for clients and internal teams. Oversee integrated timelines, workflows, and workback schedules to ensure smooth coordination across all campaign deliverables. Identify opportunities for optimization, innovation, and improved operational efficiency across media planning and execution processes. Support the development of case studies, best practices, and thought leadership materials based on campaign learnings. Mentor junior team members, supporting their growth in client communication, strategic thinking, and campaign management. Requirements: 4+ years of experience managing large client accounts within media, advertising, or marketing environments. Strong understanding of digital media channels including social, search, display, and online video. Proven experience in media planning and audience-driven campaign strategy using tools such as MediaOcean Prisma, Comscore, GWI, or similar platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and recommendations. Excellent client-facing communication skills, with experience leading presentations and managing senior stakeholder relationships. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Strong collaboration skills with experience working across investment, analytics, and operations teams. Leadership mindset with a desire to mentor others and contribute to team development. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable challenging the status quo to improve outcomes and performance. Benefits: Competitive salary ranging from CAD $100,000 to $130,000, based on experience and qualifications. Hybrid or remote work flexibility depending on role requirements and location. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Paid time off and supportive work-life balance policies. Opportunities for career growth within a fast-scaling, global digital marketing environment. Access to advanced media tools, platforms, and data-driven marketing technologies. Strong focus on learning, mentorship, and leadership development. Inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity of perspectives and innovation.
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