Director, Media Strategy (Temp/Part-Time)

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200 people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen. 

Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with two prestigious recognitions this year: #3 on The A-List as one of the top agencies in the world, and Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for the second year in a row. Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios Entertainment and Sports Awards, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency to name a few.

We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and most of our people work in a hybrid setting, New York is preferred for this role.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

About the role:

Known’s Media Science team uses advanced analytics, machine learning, statistics, and algorithms to plan and optimize advertising dollars.  We partner with our clients to translate their business goals into meaningful metrics, and buy media across all channels to drive those target outcomes.  We are looking for someone to join the team and work alongside data analysts, data scientists, media buyers, and software engineers.

We are looking for a temporary/part-time Director, Media Strategy to join the team and work alongside our data scientists and media buyers to help deliver amazing results for our clients.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Shape the overall integrated media strategy to ensure it aligns with both data and best practices
• Serve as senior contact on media buying for C-suite client contacts; build deep relationships
• Ensure we deliver results; work closely with internal team that performs daily optimizations
• Motivate team members and ensure clear understanding of the strategy and client expectations
• Negotiate client contracts for media buying and manage account scope & profitability 
• Ensure all deliverables meet our high standards for quality
• Help us stay on the cutting edge and advise clients on market trends, new approaches
• Help sell and close new business 

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• 12 years of media planning experience, including progressive client management experience 
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of all media channels
• Familiarity with data analytics and testing, measurement & attribution
• Project and process management experience. Strong team, time & scope management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

The hourly rate for this position is $75.00-$80.00 per hour.

            This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

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Salary : $75 - $80