Director, Strategy

Director, Strategy

Agency Description:

GroupM and all of its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive and collaborative we are, the more great work we can create together.

GroupM encourages all qualified candidates to apply and has an exceptional record of accommodating the needs of our staff. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know. GroupM thanks all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

At MediaCom, we believe in People First, Better Results!

We help people, brands and businesses unlock their growth potential.

Our success is underpinned by our belief that if we invest in our people, we’ll deliver better results not only for our teams but for our clients.

We’re a global company, so you’ll be working with teams and time zones from around the world.

And we’ve won every international award and then some. There’s never been a more exciting time to be in marketing communications, with infinite choices and endless ways to communicate.

So, what are you waiting for?

Role Overview:

The Strategy Director is a marketing leader within Mediacom, helping to elevate the quality of Mediacom’s Systems Thinking philosophy and strategic product to inspire all Mediacom recommendations and output.

Having a leading strategic voice with key client accounts, the Strategy Director produces insight-rich media strategy that unlocks creative media approaches that drive growth for our clients and win awards.

They are a compelling presenter, communicator; mentor, able to create stories that excite and engage planners and clients alike.

The Strategy Director works with the Strategy Team, Client Services/Planning, Business Insights & Analytics, MBA, MediaCom Sport & Entertainment, partner agencies throughout the planning process.

Key Accountabilities:

Client:

• Build proactive, strategic relationships with priority clients
• Lead strategic development, create compelling strategic solutions and tangible recommendations
• Attend key briefings and facilitate workshops with clients
• Global media lead on a key brand for a major client

People:

• Develop deep, collaborative partnerships with internal teams, clients, agency partners and key vendors
• Play a lead role in developing strategic skill set, both within the strategy department and the broader agency

Commercial:

• Identify opportunities for Business Insights & Analytics, MBA and MediaCom Sport & Entertainment throughout the planning process
• Support creation of the strategic story on new business projects

Product:

• Champion Systems Thinking philosophy and The System
• Create insight and idea rich media strategies
• Develop and present compelling presentations
• Contribute and share intel, ideas and inspiration within the strategy team and wider Mediacom teams
• Drive strategic excellence and media creativity from briefing through to execution
• Identify opportunities for award winning work

You are

• An experienced marketer with 10+ years’ relevant experience
• Good understanding of digital framework
• Experienced leading strategy projects on major brands
• A storyteller with strong writing skills
• Systems thinker
• Ideally have experience of working with multi-market accounts
• Interested in culture
• Numerate and analytical
• A proactive learner
• Able to simplify data and concepts
• Collaborative
• Form opinions and are prepared to express them
• Outcomes focused
• Organized and structured
• Creative
• Able to mentor junior team members
• Excellent time management skills

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MediaCom is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

MediaCom thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GroupM is the #1 global media investment management group. We offer the intelligence to find or create valuable audiences, the power to engage them most effectively and efficiently, and the ability to create desired marketing outcomes. It serves as the parent company to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, Wavemaker, MediaCom, and Essence. For more information on the company, please visit [...]