Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Crossmedia is the global media independent. We're committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. Together with our network partners in Germany and the UK, we are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.
We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to everything and have one of the leading analytics groups in the industry committed to uncovering data insights to drive solutions. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleague's professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It's why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we've been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age's Best Places to Work for the past five years in a row.
In the US, we have offices in New York and Philadelphia and team members across 30+ states. Our client roster includes US Bank, White Castle, NASCAR, Tommy Hilfiger, Planet Fitness, Newell Brands, American Cancer, Invesco, Illva Saronno, Lightbox, and more.
YOUR ROLE
As a champion of media planning and strategy, the Group Director is responsible for delivering a level of innovation and excellence in work. This requires an in-depth understanding of media strategy, cross-channel planning, data, and the intricacies of media activation and campaign performance analysis.
You have 10 + years of experience in an integrated cross-channel media planning role. You are passionate about consumer behavior and the use of data, and have strong POVs, engaging in industry and agency thought leadership.
This role is hybrid and requires working onsite at our New York office, with flexibility to work from home too.
- Drives strategic leadership and coordination across the team
- Accountable to ensure work is data-driven, strategic, and innovative.
- Brings first-to-market opportunities and thinking to clients on ongoing basis
- Develops and nurtures ongoing, trusting partnerships with key clients, especially at the senior level
- You are comfortable explaining media theories and technology to clients, partners, and internal teams.
- You enjoy building relationships with clients, as well as new business prospects and partner agencies.
- You have an entrepreneurial streak and are excited about building the agency with new tools, ideas, and opportunities.
- You are looking for a place to learn, push and build something special, and want to do it in a collaborative environment. You should be comfortable in a casual environment where the structure is loose, and the only limitations are your own.
REQUIREMENTS
- 10 + years of experience in media planning.
- A thorough understanding of the media landscape and how it's evolving.
- The use of data and analytics to improve strategic goals
- Providing strategic leadership based on an in-depth knowledge of each clients' business
- Advance media product delivered to clients, fueled by a holistic understanding of advertising and media.
- Liaison between partner agencies, media partners, in-house client strategy/creative teams
- Strong financial acumen
- Team management, including managing and mentoring team members. Reviews, performance issues, timely reviews/feedback, active work distribution and fair rotations
- Participation in new business
- Strong listening skills: believes good thinking can come from anyone and any place.
- A team player willing to compromise their point of view in support of others. This person WILL BE part of a highly successful integrated cross-discipline teams
Salary range $150k - $175. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications and tenure of the applicant.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
- Work from anywhere flexibility including hybrid/remote office options to empower you to work your way
- Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries
- Fully-funded healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).
Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis." Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to stand, bend, and reach
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email people.team@xmedia.com.