Freelance, Associate Director, Media Planning

DEPT®

Remote, US
Base: $90-$120 usd ph; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
5-7 years omni-channel media strategy experience
Connections planning or integrated marketing communications expertise
Proficiency with gwi, mri, comscore, pathmatics tools
DEPT® is seeking a Freelance Associate Director of Media Planning to lead strategic initiatives for their ambitious clients in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in omni-channel media strategy, a data-driven mindset, and strong leadership capabilities

Job Summary

  • This pivotal leadership role is responsible for steering the strategic direction of ambitious accounts by designing how brands show up across the entire consumer ecosystem.
  • Candidates must operate at the intersection of insight, idea, and orchestration to translate human understanding into full-funnel experiences that drive brand and business outcomes.
  • The company values a culture of curiosity and collaboration, offering freedom to explore and space to make a real impact for clients and the world.

Matching Summary

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DEPT® is seeking a Freelance Associate Director of Media Planning to lead strategic initiatives for their ambitious clients in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in omni-channel media strategy, a data-driven mindset, and strong leadership capabilities.

Salary

Base: $90-$120 USD per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years omni-channel media strategy experience
  • Connections Planning or Integrated Marketing Communications expertise
  • Proficiency with GWI, MRI, ComScore, Pathmatics tools
  • Central time zone availability required
  • Experience managing B2C and B2B enterprise clients

Nice-to-have

  • Strong leadership presence in multi-agency environments
  • Data-driven mindset paired with creative intuition
  • Experience mentoring strategists and building team culture
  • Track record of new business development and thought leadership

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in omni-channel media strategy
  • Expert-level proficiency with media research tools (GWI, MRI, etc.)
  • Proven success managing 360-degree sponsorship or tentpole campaigns
  • Ability to work Central time zone
  • Experience managing direct reports and growing teams

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