Senior Vice President, Media

Job description

Senior Vice President, Media

We’re searching for a Senior Vice President, Media who can win the hearts of clients, motivate peers and junior staff alike, and skillfully juggle multiple pieces of business. Someone who will pioneer media solutions on behalf of our clients & our agency; act as a visionary within our capability; and inspire people through his/her collaboration and creativity.

This role offers a unique opportunity to a veteran digital media star to do more than watch industry trends, but instead be an active participant in making them a reality for some of the largest brands on the planet.

The SVP will lead the troops in driving integrated media solutions across multiple clients, with direct responsibility for management within the Media group on key accounts and for the team overall.

Responsibilities

Define strategic objectives and strategies to influence consumer behavior and drive business outcomes for our clients

Demonstrate practical knowledge of integrated media channel planning including direct and programmatic/biddable media

Provide strategic thought leadership on how media fits within a connected marketing world and collaborate with account, technology, strategy, creative and data & analytics teams to ensure that media plans are strategically aligned, client needs are met and Digitas’ quality levels are upheld

Assume a substantial role on the core client team(s) to identify issues, develop new business opportunities with existing clients, and assist in the development of new client relationships

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital media planning/buying, be fluent in emerging media platforms and formats (programmatic media, addressable digital, paid social, content, native and commerce), and be fluent in the latest industry topics such as viewability, data privacy / regulation, ad verification, and the ad tech/martech landscape. The role requires a balance of strategic & strong analytical thinking, excellent presentation skills, and experience managing and coaching direct reports in a rapid growth environment.

Finally, as a Digitas thought leader, the SVP must possess a strong inner drive to redesign the digital landscape, to engage and challenge some of the finest minds in the industry, and to support the evolution of the Digitas media practice in a way that seamlessly integrates data, technology, creativity and strategy.

Four year degree (Master’s degree preferred)

~15 years of Advertising and Marketing industry experience with 5+ years of staff management and team leadership

Expertise in the digital world

Thorough knowledge and expertise in different types of Media

Proven leadership ability and previous client relationship experience

Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

Time management and problem solving skills

Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MRI, and CMR

Track record of successful problem-solving skills

Superior interpersonal and presentation skills

Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Experience working within pharmaceutical and healthcare environments is a plus

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation Range: $180,215 - $286,832.

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Parental and family care leave

Family forming assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Worksite address

boston, MA, 02298, US

Who can apply

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