Associate Media Director

About the role

Dentsuaegis is looking for an Associate Media Director to lead strategic media planning and oversee the delivery of integrated, insight-driven media solutions across key client portfolios. Acting as a senior client partner, you will combine strategic thinking, analytical depth and cross-channel expertise to drive measurable business growth, while leading multi-disciplinary collaboration and raising the quality of media planning across your team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead media strategy development and ensure alignment with client business objectives.
• Oversee multi-channel planning, activation and performance optimization across digital and offline media.
• Collaborate with strategy, analytics and creative teams to deliver integrated communication solutions.
• Build and manage senior client relationships and act as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Supervise, mentor and develop media planners and managers.
• Contribute to new business pitches, internal initiatives and thought leadership development.
• Analyze market trends, category dynamics and audience insights to inform planning and strategic recommendations.

Required profile

• 10-12 years of experience in media planning, strategy or integrated communications; agency experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large clients and multi-market portfolios.
• Excellent communication, client management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of cross-channel media ecosystems, measurement methodologies and planning frameworks.
• Proficiency in media planning tools, analytics platforms and data visualization solutions.
• Strong analytical and strategic storytelling skills, able to simplify complex insights.