Temporary Director – Activation

Noble People

Director of Activation overseeing media buying strategies and execution for video and audio. Leading a team and collaborating with clients to drive innovative solutions and outcomes.

Posted 5/28/2026contractNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10 years of experience in high-volume linear and digital media buying, including streaming, audio, and cinema.
Proven success negotiating and executing both Local and National media buys in agency environments.
Deep knowledge of cross-screen buying strategies, premium partnerships, and marketplace trends.
Proficiency with media research and planning tools (e.g., STRATA, Nielsen, SQAD, iSpot).
Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite for data management, analysis, and presentations.
Demonstrated ability to innovate and secure client adoption of new vendors and platforms.
Established negotiator with strong market reputation and lasting relationships across clients, vendors, and partners.
Leadership experience managing teams of 3+ people, with proven ability to mentor and drive performance.
Expertise in media math, analytics, and problem-solving to optimize strategy and execution.
Excellent communicator and presenter with strong interpersonal and written skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to synthesize data quickly and anticipate challenges.
Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diversity and Inclusion
Equal opportunity employer
Fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and retains talent

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Hard Skills & Tools

media buyingnegotiationdata analysismedia mathanalyticsproblem-solvingcross-screen buying strategiesclient adoption of new vendorsperformance optimizationbuying expertise

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpresentationinterpersonal skillsdetail-orientedcreativitystrategic thinkingaccountabilitycollaboration