Media Director

Obsessed Media is an independent media group focused on helping our clients dramatically improve the impact of their media through smarter plans, sharper strategy, creativity, and measurable results. As we continue to scale, we’re searching for a Media Director to lead client strategy, own media plans, manage key client relationships, and raise the bar across accounts and teams. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can think big, juggle multiple accounts seamlessly, and consistently deliver breakthrough work.You’ll serve as the strategic lead on assigned clients, guiding media approach from brief to business results, while mentoring team members and shaping how Obsessed shows up in the market. Responsibilities include:Client & Account LeadershipOversee the planning, execution, and optimization of client campaigns across all channels.Act as the senior media lead and trusted advisor for our clientsPartner with agency leaders to develop media strategy, ensuring plans are grounded in business objectives, market research, and on brandLead senior-level client conversations, presentations, and POVs with confidence and clarityAnticipate client needs and proactively bring ideas, opportunities, and course-corrections forwardMaintain a deep understanding of each client’s category, competition, and consumer behaviorMedia Planning & BuyingServe as the senior owner of media planning and buying across assigned clientsSet the planning framework and investment approach across channels, ensuring budgets are aligned to business outcomesOversee all buying activity, including partner selection, deal structures, and investment rationaleEvaluate tradeoffs between platforms, partners, and formats, and make clear, defensible recommendationsEnsure buys are executed accurately and efficiently, with strong stewardship of client budgetsTreat client money like it’s your own, and expect the same from the teamCampaign Oversight & AccountabilityOversee campaign execution across teams and partners, ensuring quality, pacing, and performance standards are metWorks with internal team to build reporting, guiding optimization decisions across multiple channelsEnsure measurement frameworks are sound and insights are clear, honest, and usefulLead post-campaign analysis to generate relevant learningsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentMentor, develop, and oversee media team members across all levelsSet clear expectations and provide guidance without micromanagingElevate the quality of thinking, storytelling, and rigor across the workHelp shape internal processes, planning standards, and best practices as the agency growsGrowth & New BusinessContribute to new business efforts through strategic thinking, planning leadership, and client-facing presentations.Help define Obsessed Media’s POV on modern media internally and externallyRepresent Obsessed as a credible, thoughtful leader in media conversations.Who You AreAn experienced, senior media thinker who can zoom out and get into the weeds when it mattersA quick and excited learnerComfortable owning decisions and the results that come with themNot comfortable with status quo of mediaConfident leading clients, teams, and partners without a defined playbook or pre-developed systemsStrategic but clear, allergic to fluff and performative media jargonCurious, opinionated, and willing to challenge assumptions (including your own)Highly organized, but not rigidA little too obsessed with mediaReads job descriptions closely enough to to notice errorsHow We WorkWe move fast, but we don't rush: We value being quick, but thoughtful in strategy, planning, and executionWe take ownership: We treat client budgets and agency capital as if it were our ownWe keep it human: We are a low-ego team that knows how to keep work funIf you’re excited to run point on high-profile campaigns, be a part of a fast growing agency, manage projects from start to finish, and help us keep making media better, we’d love to meet you Powered by JazzHRBmkKF98hyd

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000