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Mindstream Media Group, is a full-service media agency with capabilities and expertise across all channels and disciplines, dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering measurable business outcomes for clients.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

We are searching for our Chief Media Officer (CMO) to join our Leadership Team. As a pivotal member, the Chief Media Officer will oversee our companies media operations and ensure effective delivery and execution of comprehensive media strategies aligned with client goals. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CMO will play a critical role in the development of standardized processes and best practices to optimize performance and ensure client success.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape. You have operational excellence, strong management skills, and the ability to foster relationships with clients and media partners. As the CMO, you must possess strong change management experience, with the ability to lead as a change agent, driving the organization towards continuous improvement and technological advancement. Additionally, this individual must have experience leading teams through organizational changes, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on the collective success. This position also requires up to 25% travel.

Key Responsibilities (Include direct / hands on work and oversight of the team to ensure excellence)

• Oversee and lead a growing media activation team, negotiating, activating and optimizing performance across all channels : Traditional Local TV / Radio, National Radio, National TV / DRTV / Programmatic / Addressable, OOH, Print, Direct Mail, Digital programmatic and site-direct digital (CTV, OTT, OLV, display, native, digital audio), paid search and paid social.
• Design, implement and operationalize improved processes and procedures, new technologies, models, tools, and capabilities as necessary to build a forward-looking activation team, and deliver client success.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Performance Analytics teams to ensure accurate and consistent monitoring, optimization and reporting of campaign performance at varying cadences.
• Proactively identify solutions for pain points and problems to mitigate risk before it happens.
• Establish, maintain and scale relationships with key media partners and suppliers.
• Build internal relationships and maintain an open dialogue with key client leaders across accounts.
• Manage the media operations portfolio of projects assigning resources and establishing prioritization to ensure alignment with client priorities.
• Develop financial and operational strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Oversee the invoice reconciliation process and collaborate with finance to ensure accuracy.
• Support business development activities, building content for client presentations and QBRs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement.
• Provide mentoring and support to team members, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
• Expected to travel 25% - 30% of the year.

Qualifications

Nielsen Video / Audio

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