Group Director, Integrated Media Investment

Location: New York, New York; proximity to the NY office is required. Hybrid work with an expectation of being in-office 2–3 days per week.

Company

hirify.global is a global independent media planning and buying agency with offices in the United States, London, and Germany and more than 500 employees worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop strategic and tactical investment plans across video, CTV, TV, audio, OOH, print, display, native, social, search, and programmatic channels.
• Build investment roadmaps, recommend platforms and buying methods, and identify innovation opportunities and market developments.
• Represent total investment across account, strategy, analytics, audience, and other practices while leading client and marketplace communications.
• Manage media activation agendas, timelines, workflows, buying accountability, reporting, reconciliation, forecasting, and budget tracking.
• Lead RFP ideation, issuance, assessment, negotiations, and significant deal decisions.
• Develop strategic partnerships, manage joint business plans and commitments, and lead cross-channel team priorities and business processes.

Requirements

• 12+ years of media experience with an emphasis on investment.
• Strong media foundation across all channels and significant experience in client-facing roles with high-profile clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong leadership, empathy, mentoring, management, negotiation, and partnership implementation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and awareness of current media trends, tools, and developments.
• Must be located near the NY office and able to work in-office 2–3 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility with office and work-from-home options.
• Open and flexible PTO, paid parental leave, paid sabbatical, and life milestone support.
• US benefits include sponsored healthcare options, physical and mental health support, a 401(k) with company match, and a student loan payment plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, learning and development programs, training, and a professional development fund.
• Inclusive environment with mentoring, internship, and diversity initiatives.