Associate Media Director - Platform Strategy

Platform Media Group Overview:

The rise of technology platforms has given way to programmatic, data-driven media buying. Hill Holliday & Trilia Media has built out a team dedicated to this programmatic approach whose expertise spans search, social, display, mobile and video.  The role of this team is to understand the landscape of technology platforms, how to use them, and then successfully apply them to the strategy and execution of client programs.

Hill Holliday is seeking a Platform AMD to oversee the digital strategy, self-service operations and yield optimization of client programs.  In this critical role, the Platform Media Manager will manage a portfolio of campaigns across multiple client accounts.  The Platform AMD will work with leading Clients, Account, Media, and Creative teams, as well as with our platform technology partners.  This person should not only have strong analytical skills, but also have strong problem-solving skills in dealing with new challenges as they arise.  The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for the digital media space and entrepreneurship – is a self-directed, self-starter, and an out-of-the-box thinker.

As an Associate Media Director - Platform, you will be responsible for:

• Lead digital media strategy through execution for top clients in the space
• Design and implement a best-in-class digital media program rooted in digital technologies 
• Operation of digital media buying technologies such as DSPs, Paid Social, Paid Search platforms
• Develop strong relationships with platform technology companies, seeking out new opportunities that could augment client initiatives
• Management of a team of 3-5 Platform Specialists & Assistants
• Partner with internal teams to ensure adherence to best practices, timelines and business objectives for the client to ensure a successful campaign in market 
• Provide strategic input and feedback to campaign design once set-up by the Platform Specialists, including suggestions for new or different use of the platform
• Guide advanced optimization strategy to push the boundaries for current campaigns in markets and align with the client’s business goals 
• Contribute to improvements in processes, both technical and business
• Maintains a current knowledge of growth and changes in the marketplace

Valued Behaviors:

Leadership

• Ability to manage multiple, diverse team members and support them in their development of goals.
• Encourages and facilitates learning and growth of others.
• Takes accountability and drives the team to do their best work.
• Ability to own a room during a presentation.
• Ability to manage up, down and across.
• Can lead on-boarding, training and development for junior team members and other teams.
• Can lead meetings with confidence.

Collaboration

• Key driver in ensuring cross department and team collaboration.
• Can flex between managing the team, and being a collaborative member of the team.
• Strive to positively influence peer group and cross functional team members.
• Creates opportunities for junior team members to get involved in projects, events and offerings that will help them stretch and grow.

Accountability for Results

• Understands complete scope and team responsibilities and manages hours and resources to get work done.
• Experience developing and communicating ingenious strategies in how the team meets goals and delivers work.
• Ensures team members take accountability for on-time and on budget quality execution.
• Ability to provide leadership to the team and is a responsible steward of deliverables.

Desired Experience: 

• 6+ years of professional experience; media or advertising agency experience ideal 
• Advanced understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem including programmatic channels
• Experience with overarching integrated media strategy a plus. 
• Fluent in MS Excel usage