ASSOCIATE MEDIA DIRECTOR

Then you may be our next associate media director, helping deepen our integrated omni-channel media team, providing superior thinking and strategy to our clients, making their media more effective, and following an evidence-based marketing approach. Develop and prepare media plans with input from the Account Service and Strategy teams.Collaborate with the Digital Media team on digital planning for integrated media campaigns.Pull media research and related information for new business opportunities and current client requests.Update media plans as revisions occur.Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of Media team members to help build a high-performing team.Support the professional development and ongoing training of Media team members by providing guidance, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and growth opportunities.Evaluate, recommend, and assist with the implementation of media planning, buying, research, and reporting tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.Communicate media recommendations, updates, and issues with clients and the Account Service team.Attend client meetings and new business presentations as requested.Negotiate media costs and added value opportunities; issue insertion orders (IOs) for purchased media and provide buy summaries to clients and Account Executives as needed.Maintain strong relationships and regular communication with media vendors.Provide all necessary specifications, deadlines, and traffic contacts to the Account team to ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time.Steward media placements by posting TV schedules, reviewing invoices for accuracy in rates, dates, and placements, and ensuring all media runs as ordered. 10+ years of experience in media buying and planning across a variety of media channels; preferably at least 2 years of experience in the Phoenix market.Bachelor’s degree preferred.Knowledge of digital media is a plus.Computer proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with advanced knowledge and experience in Excel preferred.Experience with Strata/Freewheel buying software, SQAD, SRDS, Kantar, and qualitative ratings tools such as The Media Audit, Scarborough, and GFK MRI. Additional PTO days increasing with tenure.Opportunity to celebrate and commemorate eight paid federal holidays.In addition to your regular PTO and paid company holidays, enjoy a paid Winter Break each year, from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day.Beautiful office for collaboration with colleagues and clients with free underground parking.Semi-annual office supply gift cards to keep your remote work environment running efficiently.Generous Professional Development Policy including paid memberships to professional organizations to expand your knowledge base and increase your expertise.Professional Development Coaching: Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership skills, uncover your strengths, or gain a fresh perspective on your career journey, this benefit is designed to empower you.The LAVY Awards recognize and reward excellence.Fun Committee and team-building events to foster collaboration within the agency.LAVIDGE has been named Arizona’s Top Advertising Agency and one of the state’s Best Places to Work.We’re committed to our community. We lead with strategy and humanity in everything we do.We're invested in you and your professional growth.