Noble People

Director

• Oversee negotiation, buying, and stewardship of all media, including scheduling, reconciliations, makegoods, and post-buy analysis.
• Set buying strategies for National and Local linear and digital video/audio and cinema, including podcasts, CTV, and emerging platforms.
• Develop, present, and execute media buy recommendations and POVs that align with client objectives and agency vision.
• Drive greater client exposure by negotiating pricing, added value, and innovative alternatives informed by industry trends.
• Lead high-level vendor partnerships and secure premium, value-added deals that strengthen client outcomes.
• Apply media research tools and market data to guide campaign development, monitor conditions, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with planning and media teams to ensure alignment, meet deadlines, and adjust plans based on performance insights.
• Participate in all briefing meetings to ensure process compliance and accurate information flow across teams.
• Provide leadership and career development for the buying team, including hiring, training, mentoring, auditing, and conducting performance reviews.
• Inspire creativity, strategic rigor, and accountability across the team, setting a high bar for both internal and client-facing work.
• Build deep client partnerships by maintaining a strong understanding of business priorities, market share, and competitive strategies.
• Represent the agency in key client and industry meetings, effectively aligning client needs with agency capabilities.
• Review and manage annual contracts for media tools, ensuring proper usage and cost efficiency.
• Contribute to new business pitches by shaping activation strategies and showcasing buying expertise.
• Stay ahead of evolving industry trends, technologies, and platforms to ensure strategies remain innovative and future-focused.
• Other duties as assigned.

Temporary Director – Activation