M&C Saatchi is hiring : Media Director in New York

Overview M+C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people. We deliver business growth for our clients through effective, measurable, and evolving digital media strategies.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic Account Director to drive client results, lead a team of junior account members, and guide performance strategy across multiple campaigns. The ideal candidate brings deep client management experience, a strong understanding of user acquisition strategies across both App and Web, and a proven track record leading growth marketing efforts.

You’ll own senior-level relationships, oversee cross-functional teams, and translate performance insights into actionable next steps. This role requires someone who can think both strategically and operationally, building process, driving results, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with clients. You’re not just a relationship manager, you’re a performance-minded partner, an advisor, and a confident communicator who understands how to connect creative, media, and data to deliver real business outcomes.

What You'll Do :

Own and grow client relationships, becoming a trusted partner to key decision makers and helping them achieve their business objectives

Support and elevate client performance conversations, including business reviews and campaign wrap-ups, by empowering your team to lead day-to-day while stepping in to drive high-level strategy across digital channels

Guide the creative and media planning process, ensuring integrated strategies align with client goals

Identify and drive client growth opportunities through upselling, cross-selling opportunities, and long-term planning

Build and mentor high-performing teams, providing ongoing feedback, overseeing daily client communications, QA of key deliverables, and media execution

Serve as a senior point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing visible leadership and handling escalations as needed

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Search & Social, Programmatic, Data & Analytics, Creative, Research, Finance) to ensure all work ladders up to a unified vision

Contribute to agency operations that may cover SOWs, renegotiating contracts, team resourcing, and financial health of your accounts

What You'll Bring :

8+ years’ experience in digital media, preferably in an agency setting

Deep knowledge of performance platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Programmatic, etc.) and a solid understanding of full-funnel planning

Proven success managing large, multi-channel accounts and cross-functional teams

Hands-on experience with new client onboarding and building from the ground up (process, client deliverables, etc.)

Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience liaising with clients at senior level

Demonstrable experience growing revenues and effectively managing budgets / client profitability

Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail

Familiarity with mobile performance campaigns and MMPs is a plus

An eye for good creative and how it connects to performance media

BONUS : you’re tuned into trends and cultural moments and can translate those into brand opportunities

What You'll Get :

Salary : $130,000-$150,000

Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k match

Summer Fridays : we aim to stop working at 3 : 00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Holiday Break : 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year’s Eve

Flexible working and WFH opportunities : Two days per week in the NY office required

Annual pay reviews

Up to 100% coverage for health benefits

All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role

About M&C Saatchi Group

M+C Saatchi Performance as part of the M+C Saatchi Group, has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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