Associate Director, Media Strategy

Responsibilities

• Create influential and powerful strategies for current and prospective clients
• Collaborate with client in-house teams to understand business goals and target audiences
• Translate business priorities into actionable briefs for media teams
• Develop innovative, data-driven digital marketing strategies
• Work closely with specialists in SEA, SEO, CRM, Data, and Social Advertising
• Analyze campaign performance and provide optimization recommendations
• Represent DEPT® at industry roundtables and networking events

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience as a Media Strategist
• Substantial experience in new business development and pitching, preferably at an agency
• Deep understanding of Digital Media Planning and Execution
• Strong knowledge of SEO, SEA, Social, CRM, and Content Marketing
• Accomplished presenter comfortable with senior stakeholders
• Full working proficiency in English
• Ability to work from the London or Manchester office

Preferred Qualifications

• International or global experience
• Strong existing industry network

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working policy (2 days from the office)
• Pension, private healthcare, and mental health support
• 26 days paid holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Learning and development opportunities

About the Company

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company operating at the intersection of technology and marketing. We partner with ambitious brands like Google, Meta, and OpenAI to deliver growth through Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.