Client Strategy Lead - Media

Overview

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 10 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG leverages business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies.

Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Nike, Sephora, Experian, Therabody, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Creed Fragrances, BNY, Intuit, CKE Restaurants, Travelex, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With

At PMG, our Client Strategy team plays a key role in shaping the media strategies that help brands grow, evolve, and connect meaningfully with their audiences. We're not just managing campaigns—we're working at the intersection of business insight, media planning, and cross-channel collaboration to deliver results that matter.

You'll partner with clients, media leads, analytics teams, and creative collaborators to design and deliver full-funnel media strategies tailored to each brand's goals. Whether it's managing day-to-day communication, developing strategic plans, tracking campaign performance, or bringing innovative ideas to the table, your work will ensure clients feel heard, supported, and excited about what's next.

Beyond execution, you'll have the opportunity to refine internal processes, contribute to team planning, and support initiatives that push both client outcomes and agency standards forward. At PMG, we value curiosity, accountability, and creative thinking—and we believe in creating space for everyone on the team to lead, grow, and make an impact.

As a Lead in Client Strategy, if you're excited about building strong client relationships, collaborating across teams, and helping brands achieve meaningful growth through smart, connected media, this is the place to do your best work.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture client relationships through thoughtful communication, actively deepening your understanding of client goals, and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance their strategies.
• Craft tailored, full-funnel media plans that blend digital and traditional channels, optimizing budget allocations, channel mix, and flighting strategies using data-driven insights and planning tools.
• Partner with media teams to oversee budget management and forecasting, ensuring that media spend remains aligned with client goals while allowing for agility and timely optimization.
• Solve complex issues with confidence and efficiency, supporting your team to exceed expectations and engaging with leadership when needed for strategic direction.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and channel teams to create, refine, and present compelling media plans, strategic insights, and thought leadership materials using Keynote or PowerPoint.
• Act as a key liaison, bridging communication between clients, internal teams, and external partners to advance omnichannel strategies and drive exceptional media outcomes.
• Define clear, measurable digital marketing objectives in collaboration with clients and the PMG strategy, media, and analytics teams to ensure impactful campaign execution.
• Continuously monitor and assess campaign performance, developing data-driven reports and dashboards to provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Manage omnichannel campaign budgets, proactively adjusting allocations as necessary and troubleshooting any performance issues that may arise.
• Organize, develop, and present key client reporting deliverables across media channels, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights.
• Drive the testing and learning agenda for campaigns, reporting on results and facilitating incremental testing across all channels to foster continuous improvement.
• Stay agile in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, maintaining timely and effective communication across teams.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging media platforms, and technological innovations, providing clients with forward-thinking insights and strategies for growth.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of each client's business by analyzing industry trends, target audiences, and competitors to create highly relevant, effective media strategies.
• Ensure operational excellence and project management success by maintaining organized schedules, prioritizing projects, and optimizing team workflows.

Qualifications

Benefits

Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.

Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.

Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.

Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.

Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.

Protect your pet's health and your finances.

Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.

Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.

Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.

Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

Benefits vary by country, location, and geography to reflect local laws, norms, and expectations.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that's unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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