We are seeking a Media Director who can command a team of media strategists into a future-proofed media landscape. Someone who can demonstrate and lead strategic and creative planning skills through data and cultural driven insights for our clients. We are looking for a client-facing, articulate leader who possesses the fundamentals of integrated media, with expertise in both traditional and non-traditional media across channels like Digital, TV, OTT, streaming and knowledge of performance platforms - with the ability to apply that knowledge to an advanced strategic viewpoint.

Someone who can also identify custom content opportunities, and lead the charge to be first to market in our execution. At Giant Spoon, we don’t issue RFPs. We encourage our clients to prioritize impact over impressions, and to reimagine what “media” means in a mobile-first video-dominated world.

We believe that media partnerships - true partnerships and not just transactions - are both effective for brands and more interesting for consumers than the one-way legacy approach. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the details. Qualified candidates take pleasure in getting to “do it all” at Giant Spoon, supporting on projects that blur the lines between media, strategy, intelligence and creative.

Candidates are exposed to the best of both worlds, a double-major of sorts: they dream up phenomenally creative ideas, but also gain foundational experience in how the world of media operates. They should be prepared to get their hands dirty in all stages of the process, acting as a utility player to provide support to the broader team. The ideal candidate is constantly looking for ways to make operations more efficient, opportunities to improve the model or framework they are working with.

Someone that will network with partners far and wide, from corporations to startups. We want go-getters. We want candidates with high expectations for themselves, hungry for the next opportunity to learn and grow.

Ideally, this person will work out of our NY office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We are also open to applications for our LA office. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

Oversee management of media programs including but not limited to content partnerships, video (TV, digital, video, OTT) strategy and distribution, emerging media, social and more Accountable client-facing lead on day-to-day media projects and presentation delivery — commanding presence and confidence a must.

Requirements

8+ years in integrated media planning with knowledge of omni-channel media planning and buying, strong expertise in TV/video strategy and buying as well as custom content and partnerships, ideally in an agency environment Experience in presenting and owning conversations with senior clients both directly and as part of an inter-agency environment Expert in media planning, reporting and management tools such as Nielsen, GWI, Google Analytics, CM360, eMarketer for application/analysis Track record of applying cultural trends and new media opportunities to client business Emphasize creative approaches that breakthrough industry norms and eye award-winning opportunities R