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WHO WE ARE
Crossmedia is the global media independent. We're committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. Together with our network partners in Germany and the UK, we are 600+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.
We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to everything and have one of the leading analytics groups in the industry committed to uncovering data insights to drive solutions. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleague's professional & personal well-being and growth. It's why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we've been the top ranked media agency on Ad Age's Best Places to Work for the past four years in a row.
In the US, we have offices in New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Our client roster includes US Bank, White Castle, NASCAR, Tommy Hilfiger, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Illva Saronno, Ricola, Lightbox, European Wax Center, Invesco, Corebridge Financial and more.
Your ROLE
We are searching for our next Director, Programmatic Media, to join our Performance Media team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of campaign planning and considers themselves a resourceful and curious problem solver.
- Analytical skills, both the ability to interpret overall campaign performance (within and beyond KPIs)
- We'd love you to showcase your knowledge in the programmatic space to provide innovative and integrated strategies and recommendations to reach and surpass client goals.
- Leadership: including leading day to day client operations, POV's, management of Supervisors and team member. You know how to train team members ensuring best in class strategy and execution. You know how to communicate with clients verbally, in written form and have strong presentation skills.
- Entrepreneurial attitude: You're excited at the idea of building the agency with new tools, ideas, and opportunities.
- Cross channel integration: A passion for integrated strategy and execution, with a specific interest in biddable media
- You're diligent and disciplined and comfortable in a casual and collaborative environment. Most importantly, you're truly passionate about advertising and enjoy both teaching and learning about Programmatic Media.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of experience in Programmatic Media
- Experience in the day-to-day programmatic campaign management, working across multiple DSPs – we work with The Trade Desk, DV360 and Amazon, but open to experience in Amobee or Verizon.
- Strong POVs, proactively engaged in industry and agency thought leadership.
- You're not shy and enjoy building relationships with clients and know to manage up.
- Coach and mentor team members, sharing insights about industry trends.
- Utilize your technical knowledge to troubleshoot platforms, systems & tools.
- Interpret campaign performance and provide creative optimizations to supervisors and colleagues alike.
- You've got a bit of an entrepreneurial streak, so you're excited at the idea of building the agency with new tools, ideas, and opportunities.
- You are looking for a place to learn and build something special. And you want to do it in a casual and collaborative environment.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:
- Work from anywhere flexibility including hybrid/remote office options to empower you to work your way
- Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries
- Fully-funded healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- 401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Student Loan payment plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.
Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).
Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis." Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to stand, bend, and reach
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email people.team@xmedia.com.
