VP MEDIA DIRECTOR
T3

The VP Media Director will report to the Managing Director of Media and work closely with a team of group and associate media directors, planners and assistants. This individual will work as a key client contact, and be accountable for making the client(s) meet their business goals. The VP Media Director will be responsible for running all aspects of client businesses as well as ensuring a profitable, growing department and company.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading media objective and strategy development
• Presenting innovative, business-building media recommendations
• Going beyond a media focus to develop programs that encompass all client business goals
• Involved in financial aspects of the account budget, staffing, projections, etc.
• Manage the development, negotiation, implementation, tracking, reporting and optimization of all media buys
• Perform forecasting of revenue and sales based on historical data and market trends
• Maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external contacts
• Contributing to agency revenue growth through existing account opportunities
• Maintaining strong relationships with staff and growing the team as necessary
• Reviewing accounts to ensure that they are operating profitably and efficiently
• Will be responsible for all aspects related to staff such as hiring, reviews, etc.
• Provide direction for developmental success and contribution to the success of the tea
• Own relationship with traditional agency

Required Experience:

Must possess excellent management, analytical, multi-tasking and decision making abilities, as well as a seasoned knowledge of all media disciplines.

In addition, ideal candidate must have:

• 10+ years media planning experience w/ a strong emphasis on digital/online media
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional strategic leadership abilities
• A significant amount of client contact experience
• Traditional media background is a plus

Experience with emerging media including social networks, blogs, mobile, gaming, RSS, user generated content, etc. is preferred.

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree is required.

About T3: T3 is one of the fastest growing independent agencies in the country, with a proven record of producing smart, innovative work. Our collaborative environment inspires great work, and has attracted great minds from some of the country's leading agencies and corporations. Maybe you'll be another?

If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to our website: http://careers.t-3.com (Job #: 39644)

(Posted 06/19/08)