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Media OperationsJob Description:
Critical Mass is hiring a Vice President (VP), Performance Media, Investment to join our growing team.  As the VP, Performance Media, Investment, you are responsible for the leadership, management, and evolution of omnichannel media strategy. This includes but is not limited to financial category experience; integrated media planning; online and offline media investment; mobile marketing; search marketing; online advertising production; and both brand and performance marketing—all designed to maximize client business and marketing objectives. Your role is primarily focused on strategic oversight, omnichannel integration, and senior-level relationship building, with targeted tactical input as needed to the client aligned. ÂÂ
You will: Â
Lead and mentor a distributed Media team across Canada and the USÂ
Drive the integration of omnichannel media strategies across digital, social, search, programmatic, offline, and emerging channelsÂ
Partner closely with Finance to onboard and optimize a new media billing platformÂ
Collaborate with Strategy, Creative, Marketing Science, and Client Services leadership to ensure cohesive, integrated media solutionsÂ
Oversee end-to-end media campaign setup and execution, partnering with internal teams and clients to ensure all deliverables are alignedÂ
Support Marketing and Media Managers in the creation of reporting frameworks, management of insights, and development of client presentationsÂ
Ensure accurate data delivery and oversee initial analyses for all media campaignsÂ
Provide senior-level insight into campaign performance, optimization opportunities, and investment recommendationsÂ
Research and develop materials for integrated media plans, RFP responses, and new business presentationsÂ
Evaluate, build, and maintain relationships across the publishing, ad tech, and emerging media ecosystemÂ
Stay informed on the latest trends in omnichannel media, digital innovation, and marketing technology, sharing guidance with internal teamsÂ
Develop thought leadership and “Point of View” (POV) documents on new trends, platforms, or strategic opportunitiesÂ
Participate in new business pitches and present media strategies to prospective clientsÂ
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You have: Â
10+ years of full omnichannel media experience, with a strong foundation in media investment strategy across digital and offline channelsÂ
Must-have: financial category media experience, including complex customer journeys and performance accountabilityÂ
Must-have: Direct programmatic expertise, including platform strategy, optimization, and measurementÂ
Must-have: Investment media experience, with a proven ability to manage budgets, optimize spend, and drive ROIÂ
Strong understanding of omnichannel media investment, including OOH, video, YouTube, and cross-channel attributionÂ
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and grow high-performing media teamsÂ
Experience with eMarketer, Nielsen, comScore, and other industry research toolsÂ
Familiarity with Google advertising products, including YouTube and Google AdsÂ
Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem and how channels work together to drive business outcomesÂ
Thorough knowledge of trafficking and ad-serving technologies across display, video, mobile, OOH, and emerging channelsÂ
Passion for integrated media, innovation, and continuous improvementÂ
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environmentÂ
Nice-to-have: Software or technology category experience, particularly in financial services or SaaS marketing environmentsÂ


New York: $210,000-$250,000
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