Strategic Media Director

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Merge LLC Full time

At MERGE, we're committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives.

Company Overview

Merge LLC is a leading digital media agency that brings together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. With enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley, we have offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City, and Los Angeles.

We use a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director, Integrated Media who will be responsible for developing media plan recommendations and execution for our pharmaceutical advertising clients. The ideal candidate will have experience across all digital media forms and how they can work strategically together to address client goals.

The successful candidate will be a leader in developing media plan recommendations and execution for our pharmaceutical advertising clients. They will oversee the development, execution, and optimization of the media planning process, help the team analyze data and strategic input that informs channel allocation recommendations, lead the team in writing and presenting effective recommendations and proactive POVs internally and externally, meet with media partners to understand the media landscape and act as the channel expert for your clients, work with analytics partners to help clients prove the success of your plans, and assess and recommend software, tools, and resource needs for the department.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We're looking for someone with 8+ years of strategic media planning experience, specifically 3+ years in the life sciences (pharma) vertical. The ideal candidate will have experience working with life sciences data providers and media publishers, knowledge of industry parameters, a proven track record in bringing innovative solutions to clients, knowledge of all paid media channels including digital media, strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights, a willingness to consider unconventional ideas when recommending solutions, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other industry software.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $130,000, based on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. Additionally, we provide meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays, and many other benefits and rewards.

Others

We believe in transparency and equity. We welcome and celebrate diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.



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