Media Director

Leads a team of media professionals in formulating, driving and providing solutions that will encompass all forms of media, in order to best get the communication/brand message across. New business development and top-level client contact is necessary. Must be familiar with media tools and be able to decipher and formulate media communication strategies from existing and acquired data, based on consumer habits/insights. Will generally be responsible for a team of group heads, managers, executives, planners and buyers and is also required to be involved in training and mentoring of the younger members of the team and grooming the next level of media directors. This is generally an a management position and will have profit and loss responsibilities. The position will report into the GM/MD or CEO and will have at least ten to twelve years of direct media experience. Alternative title: group media director