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People

It's not by accident that People is in our name.

Our mission is to unlock people’s professional potential with inspired thinking that transforms companies. At the end of the day, it's the experience, grit, creativity and smarts of our people that make the difference between normal and extraordinary.

We are an ambitious and resilient bunch. It's essential for a growing business, especially one that was built to question the dubious reflexes that permeate media and marketing.

This drives us to succeed in the face of the challenges, obstacles, and changing fortunes of the marketing universe. We strive for growth and improvement, both professionally and personally.

We try new things. An experimental spirit helps us be efficient and impactful. Grow brand and capture demand. It drives our clients business forward, our own business forward, and the careers of our staff and clients who choose us, forward too.

We seek out opportunities to collaborate with people who are different from ourselves. People from long backgrounds in media agencies, creative agencies, media platforms and publishers.

We talk straight. We fearlessly share our thoughts and opinions. It's how we identify challenges and find truth and solutions. Because the outcome of well-intentioned, difficult conversations are always worth what they cost. 

If this sounds like you, we want to hire you — or you to hire us.

Leadership

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Chief Executive Officer / Partner

Greg

March

Greg spent many years at Wieden+Kennedy as the director of media strategy and digital activation working on Nike, ESPN, Delta and ABC. He's also into watches, pinball, NFTs and sports. If you've ever met him, you’d remember.

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Chief Operating Officer / Partner

Lindsay

Lustberg

Lindsay made a career at Fallon and Wieden+Kennedy, managing chaotic entertainment brands, unruly ad execs, and ever-changing deadlines. Lindsay knows how to get things done, yet somehow remains friends with everybody.

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Chief Marketing Officer / Partner

Todd

Alchin

Todd is a much-awarded strategist from Australia. He landed in the US at CP+B in Boulder CO, before trading mountains for skyscrapers. Todd likes to make complicated things simple.

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Chief Growth Officer

Tom

Morrissy

Tom brings extensive experience in sales and marketing in entertainment, technology, and this gig as an agency guy. Tom definitely knows more people than you.

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Managing Director, Media

Olivia

Young

Olivia cut her teeth at Wieden+Kennedy, meeting the high demands of entertainment marketing and mastering the art of figuring things out. She has an eye for media opportunities, an ear for client feedback, and another ear for Rüfüs Du Sol.

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Managing Director, Accounts

Barry

Dan

Barry is a walking cocktail of skillsets, having served at Grey, The Media Kitchen and the last seven years at Noble People. He's as good with clients, teams and best man speeches, as he is with spreadsheets. It's all about growth for Barry. Just ask his children.

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Managing Director, Business Development

Matt

Borchard

Matt brings the competitiveness and drive of a soccer coach to the world of marketing. Since cooking up strategies at The Media Kitchen, Matt has been core to the growth of Noble People's accounts, teams, and made-up in-office ball games.

Diversity

Our agency seeks to make work that impacts culture and helps our clients leave a distinguishable mark. That’s why we seek to build a diverse team of brilliant thinkers. Diversity is the key to create a culture where ideas flow, where people are constantly learning from each other, and where creative magic happens.

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Careers

We welcome loud voices. Big thinkers. Opinions with conviction — even when they go up against our own. And overall, we welcome people who are looking to carve a different path, who are passionate about doing great work with great people.

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Perks and benefits

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Current openings

Job Description

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Media | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 per year

Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media.
Media that isn’t freaking boring.
Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the bullshit that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

The role

The Assistant Media Planner assists in the development of effective, innovative, and strategic solutions and is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and execution of approved media plans. The Assistant Media Planner also provides support to key team members in daily account management. Reports directly to the Media Supervisor.

What you'll do

Account & Client Management

  • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of assigned accounts (billing issues, budget revisions, flowchart updating, competitive analysis, post-buy analysis, etc.). Maintains detailed and accurate records. Monitors media agreements and contracts with outside media vendors.
  • Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results. Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact.
  • Works closely with the Media Planner in the development and direction of media strategies and POV’s. Conducts media research, brainstorms, evaluates data, and develops points of view. Understands various media and their applications against client strategies and goals.
  • Works to understand the client's business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.).
  • Communicates effectively with Media Supervisor and Media Planners, keeping them abreast of day-to-day status and flagging and elevating any concerns.

Vendor & Media Evaluation

  • Evaluates publications, websites, broadcast, outdoor locations, etc. for their relevance in accomplishing client’s strategic goals.
  • Evaluates inventory against audience segments for a range of media vehicles (display, video, mobile, paid social, native) to determine which would most effectively reach the target audience.
  • Studies demographic data/consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for online advertising.
  • Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes).
  • Maintains effective relationships with media vendors, ensuring Noble People is represented in a positive way.

Campaign Execution & Maintenance

  • Assists Media Planner to ensure proper progression of media buys, such as timely issuance and receipt of client authorizations, delivery of paperwork to vendors, specs to creative agencies, delivery of creative assets to vendors, etc.  
  • Responsible for the preparation of insertion orders and placement of advertising with media vehicles.
  • Using multiple sources of external data, performs campaign analysis directly relevant to, and to assist in, optimizations, planning, and/or buying decisions.
  • Implements, traffic, troubleshoots, and analyzes digital campaigns using a third party ad server.
  • Monitors media for pacing, delivery, placement, and flight-date discrepancies and negotiates credit or billing adjustments when necessary.

Our Must Haves

  • Aptitude for learning new skills is essential.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize with multiple projects, clients with different timelines and deliverables.
  • Exceptional written, verbal communication skills required.
  • Experience with or familiarity with using spreadsheets/Excel for organization and calculations.
  • A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationships with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Some travel and after hours and work required.

Diversity and inclusion

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective

We take care of you

Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

Assistant Media Planner

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Media | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media.
Media that isn’t freaking boring.
Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the bullshit that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

The role

The Senior Media Planner supports in the development of effective, innovative, and strategic solutions, is responsible for the oversight coordination and execution of approved media plans, media planners and assistant media planners. Reports directly to the Media Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Account & Client Management

  • Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results. Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact.
  • Oversight for day-to-day maintenance of assigned accounts (billing issues, budget revisions, flowchart updating, competitive analyses, post-buy analyses, etc.). Maintains detailed and accurate records. Monitors media agreements and contracts with outside media vendors.
  • Leads the development and direction of media strategies and POVs. Conducts media research, brainstorms, evaluates data, and develops points of view. Understands various media and their applications against client strategies and goals.
  • Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.).
  • Communicates effectively with Media Supervisor, keeping him/her abreast of day-to-day status and flagging and elevating any concerns for the media planning team.

Vendor & Media Evaluation

  • Oversees communication with both internal (buying teams and specialists) and external resources (publications, websites, etc.), to gather and negotiate costs and plan details. Leads the evaluation process for media partners for their relevance in accomplishing client’s strategic goals.  
  • Understand the target customer journey against audience segments for a range of media vehicles (display, video, mobile, paid social, native) to determine which would most effectively reach target audience at each journey phase (awareness, familiarity, consideration, purchase and loyalty).
  • Studies demographic data/consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for online advertising.
  • Checks calculations for campaign forecast/projected results, reach and frequency of potential media vehicles.
  • Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes).
  • Maintains effective relationships with media vendors, ensuring Noble People is represented in a positive way.

Campaign Execution & Maintenance

  • Sets campaign timelines to ensure proper progression of media buys, such as timely issuance and receipt of client authorizations, delivery of paperwork to vendors, specs to creative agencies, delivery of creative assets to vendors, etc.  
  • Responsible for the approval of insertion orders and placement of advertising with media vehicles.  
  • Using multiple sources of external data, perform campaign analysis directly relevant to, and to assist in, optimizations, planning, and/or buying decisions.
  • Oversees, traffics, troubleshoots, and analyzes digital campaigns using a third party ad server.
  • Monitors media for pacing, delivery, placement, and flight-date discrepancies and negotiates credit or billing adjustments when necessary.
  • Mentors and delegates to Planners and Assistant Media Planners on daily tasks in order to grow the Assistant’s knowledge base and expand individual management skills.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years’ experience as a Media Planner in a creative media agency with hands-on digital planning experience including buying, implementation, analytics, and optimization.
  • Experience managing and having a an Assistant Media Planner promoted preferred.
  • Experience executing and managing buys directly through Facebook and Twitter preferred.
  • Working knowledge of ad servers and Google Analytics required.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize with multiple projects and clients with different timelines and deliverables.
  • Exceptional written, verbal communication skills required.
  • A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationship with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
  • Demonstrated command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Some travel and after hours and work required.

Diversity and inclusion

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective

We take care of you

Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

Senior Media Planner

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Ad Ops | New York, NY | Full Time | From $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment. We value creativity, collaboration, and diversity. We believe in pushing boundaries, embracing new ideas, and challenging conventional thinking to create impactful and memorable campaigns. We encourage employees to think outside the box, take risks, and pursue excellence in their work.

We are seeking an outgoing, ambitious, and creative Associate Media Director to join our growing Media team in our New York City office.

The Associate Media Director is a senior-level role that will report directly to the Group Media Director. The primary responsibility of the Associate Media Director is to oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of media campaigns across various channels to meet our marketing and advertising goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Media Director and other team members to develop comprehensive media strategies aligned with our marketing objectives and target audience.
  • Lead the media planning process, which involves researching and selecting media channels, negotiating media rates, and managing media budgets. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging media platforms to identify new opportunities for reaching the target audience effectively.
  • Oversee the execution of media campaigns across various channels, such as TV, radio, print, digital, social media, and out-of-home. Ensure campaigns are launched efficiently, within budget, and in line with the established strategy.
  • Manage a team of media planners and buyers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
  • Delegate tasks effectively, review work quality, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to understand their business objectives, marketing goals, and target audience. Attend client meetings, presentations, and discussions to provide media expertise, address concerns, and present campaign results.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with media vendors, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable rates and placements. Stay informed about industry changes, new advertising opportunities, and emerging media technologies.
  • Utilize analytical tools and platforms to measure and analyze the effectiveness of media campaigns. Prepare comprehensive reports, highlighting key performance metrics, insights, and recommendations for future campaigns.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field. A masters degree is a plus
  • At least 5 years experience in media planning, buying, and campaign management, preferably within an advertising or media agency
  • In-depth knowledge of various media channels, including digital, social, traditional, and emerging platforms
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools to measure campaign performance and identify optimization opportunities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate media strategies and campaign results to internal teams and clients
  • Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment
  • Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable media rates and placements
  • Familiarity with media research tools and industry trends
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Passion for the media industry and staying up-to-date with industry trends
  • Tolerance for ambiguity; creative problem-solving; a willingness to independently research and identify solutions when established approaches may not be known


Diversity and inclusion

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective

We take care of you

Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

Associate Media Director

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Media | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $75,000 to $100,000 per year

Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media.
Media that isn’t freaking boring.
Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the bullshit that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.


The role

The Media Supervisor directs the media team’s day-to-day activities on specific client account(s), ensuring execution and quality of media activities that support effective, innovative, and strategic solutions. Supervises, trains and supports Media Planners and Assistant Media Planners, ensuring quality control and that timeliness are met for all work products. Reports into account AMD/MD, overseen by GMDs.


Essential Functions

Responsibilities

  • Team Development & Internal Communication
  • Supervises, coaches and supports Media Planners and/or Assistant Media Planners in day-to-day activities developing and executing media plans
  • Ensures deadlines are met and oversees quality control for all work products, ensuring all errors are caught and corrected.
  • Trains and develops Media Planners and/or Assistant Media Planners; interviews and hires, mentors and trains, allocates work, audits work, and conducts performance reviews
  • Provides media team with client perspectives, insights, goals and strategies
  • Communicates effectively with supervising GMD and/or MD, keeping him/her abreast of project status and flagging and elevating concerns
  • Sets a high bar for creativity, strategic rigor, and account management that inspires the team. Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results

Client & Account Management

  • Manages day-to-day expectations and communications with client. Establishes a true partnership in client’s business by gaining and maintaining a deep understanding of business needs and issues faced. Maintains a vocal, visible role in all major internal and client meetings.
  • Participates in developing long-term strategy plans that generate measurable results, with a focus on new and emerging media opportunities to help drive the clients’ and agency’s business. Ascertains client’s needs and key media challenges and recommends effective solutions.
  • Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.), monitoring progress and accuracy of all communication plans, assignments and projects.
  • Clearly identifies and communicates key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance.

Media Strategy & Landscape Expertise

  • Develops, writes, and assists the team in presenting media recommendations and POV’s.
  • Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact; seeks ways to merchandise media team’s work to client.
  • Cultivates excellent relations within the media sales community.
  • Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes).
  • Actively participates in new business pitches

Our Must-Haves

  • At least 4 years experience as a Media Planner in a media agency. Experience managing other team members (ie. assistant media planners, or planners) required.
  • Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients.
  • Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients with confidence.
  • A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationship with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
  • Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.
  • Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in writing.
  • Strong math and analytical skills, with a working comprehension of strategy development and required media math.
  • Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
  • Skilled negotiator with a track record of open and fair negotiations.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Some travel and after hours and work required.


Diversity and inclusion

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.

We take care of you

Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

Media Supervisor

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Job Description

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Communications | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $70,000 to $100,000 per year

Comms Strategists leads strategic media planning, client strategy, development, and evolution. Translates client briefs into comprehensive, creative and innovative communication strategies, providing output to maximize both creative media tactics as well as the client’s budget. Defines, monitors, and evaluates key metrics for campaign success. Supports and inspires the work and the media team. Reports to the head of Comms Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer.

Essential Functions

  • Leads communications planning and strategic media planning processes for clients. Proactively seeks opportunities for clients beyond the brief.
  • Develops clear and inspiring communications strategies that generate measurable results, with a focus on new and emerging media opportunities to help drive the clients’ and agency’s business. Ascertains client’s needs and key media challenges and recommends effective communication strategies.
  • Leads team on the implementation of channel plans which ladder back to agreed-upon communication strategies.
  • Monitors and ensures that channel plans are steeped in consumer insights with solid rationale.
  • Produces work that delivers on client’s goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results.
  • Provides thought leadership in consumer behavior, creative media engagements, emerging media, accountability and measurement.
  • Develops and maintains effective client relationships. Establishes a true partnership in client’s business by gaining and maintaining a deep understanding of business needs and issues faced. Maintains a vocal, visible role in all major internal and client meetings.
  • Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.), monitoring progress and accuracy of all communication plans.
  • Understands and explains modeling tools and tactics (i.e.: regression modeling, econometric modeling) to teams and clients.
  • Conducts qualitative and quantitative research to help illuminate relevant insights. Seeks out potential additional data needs and other possible resource improvements, in an effort to regularly elevate the communications planning process and resulting channel plan outputs.
  • Links qualitative and quantitative consumer data and research with consumer profiles and media strategy approaches.
  • Correlates and analyzes multiple data points from agency sources including syndicated research, proprietary agency research, as well as client data, shares, brand health tracking etc. and draws conclusions from data.
  • Actively participates in new business pitches, as determined by CEO.
  • Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact; seeks ways to merchandise media team’s work to client.
  • Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of media systems/processes, providing recommendations for streamlining processes as requested.

Requirements

  • At least 2-3 years experience in a communications or strategic planning role, with a demonstrated track record of translating a strategy into effective media solutions based on insights that amplify a campaign to deliver on client goals.
  • A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationship with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
  • Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.
  • Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in writing.
  • Strong math and analytical skills, Working comprehension of strategy development and required media math. Ability to synthesize data quickly and anticipate and solve problems before they arise.
  • Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
  • Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Some travel and after hours and work required.

Senior Communications Strategist

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Media | New York, NY | Full Time | From $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

Media Director leads the media team’s activities on specific client account(s), ensuring delivery of effective, innovative, and strategic solutions that maximize the client’s budget. Drives overall client communication objectives and strategic direction. Partners with client(s) to develop and oversee execution of goals, directives, strategies and media budgets. Supports and inspires the work and the media team. Reports to the Head of Product.

Essential Functions

Team Development & Account Oversight

• Provides leadership, coaching and professional development to media team; interviews and hires, mentors and trains, allocates work, audits work, conduct performance reviews and recommends pay increases. 


• Sets a high bar for creativity, strategic rigor, and account management that inspires the team. Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results. 


• Clearly identifies and communicates key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance, builds corresponding internal and external timelines. 


• Communicates effectively with agency partners, keeping him/her abreast of account status, and flagging and elevating client concerns. 


• Oversees internal/external team communications (with internal team, buyers, outside agencies). 


Client Management & Strategic Insight

• Develops and maintains effective client relationships. Establishes a true partnership in client’s business by gaining and maintaining a deep understanding of business needs and issues faced. Maintains a vocal, visible role in all major internal and client meetings. 


• Formulates and recommends long-term strategy plans that generate measurable results, with a focus on new and emerging media opportunities to help drive the clients’ and agency’s business. Ascertains client’s needs and key media challenges and recommends effective solutions. 


• Oversees development of media recommendations and POV’s. 


• Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact; seeks 
ways to merchandise media team’s work to client. 


• Provides media staff with higher-level client perspectives, insights, goals and strategies. 


• Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.), monitoring progress and accuracy of all communication plans, assignments and projects. 


• Correlates and analyzes multiple data points from agency sources including syndicated research, proprietary agency research, as well as client data, shares, brand health tracking etc. and draws conclusions from data. 


Media Expertise & Agency Contribution

• Uses expertise, confidence, and people skills to chart a path to achieving client objectives, agency business needs, and the creative ambition of our brand. Sells this vision through to internal and external stakeholders. 


• Actively participates in new business pitches, as determined by CEO. 


• Cultivates excellent relations within the media sales community, ensuring Noble People is always represented in a positive light. 
 


• Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of media systems/processes, providing recommendations for streamlining processes as requested. 


• Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes). 


Requirements

• At least 8 years experience as an established media leader with a demonstrated track record of translating a vision for the team into strategic insights and effective media solutions that deliver on client goals. 


• At least 5 years experience leading and managing a team, cultivating individual development and career growth across different levels of employee. 


• Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients. Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients effectively and confidently. 


• A proven track record of consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills, and championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas. 


• Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationship with employees, vendors, clients, etc. 


• Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations. 


• Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas. 


• Strong math and analytical skills, with a firm understanding of strategy development and required media math. 


• Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action. 


• Skilled negotiator with a track record of open and fair negotiations. 


• Strong attention to detail. 


• Some travel and after hours and work required.

Media Director

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Media | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $170,000.00 to $210,000.00 per year

As Client Lead, you will serve as the primary liaison between our organization and our clients. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of client accounts, ensuring the successful delivery of our services, and driving year-over-year growth. Reporting directly to the President, you will have the authority to make critical decisions regarding client strategies and project implementations. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to foster strong client relationships, drive revenue growth, and deliver outstanding results.

Client Management:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for major clients, understanding their business goals and challenges to provide strategic guidance and build strong, long-lasting relationships
  • Actively manage key client accounts, overseeing the strategy, planning, execution, and optimization of media campaigns to ensure they align with client goals and deliver measurable results.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic guidance and insights to help them achieve their business objectives. Leverage your expertise to provide valuable recommendations and drive impactful results.

Team Leadership:

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of client projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Provide direction and support to internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Collaborate closely with the product and executive teams to align client strategies with organizational goals and objectives. Act as a conduit between clients and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including creative, media planning, and analytics, to ensure effective communication between teams in pursuit of seamless execution of client campaigns.
  • Act as the ultimate decision-maker on all matters related to client accounts, including project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Exercise sound judgment and strategic thinking to ensure the successful execution of client initiatives.

Client Growth and Revenue Generation:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive account plans that align with client objectives and drive revenue growth. Use your expertise to identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.
  • Set and achieve year-over-year revenue growth targets by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities, presenting compelling proposals, and driving client buy-in on new ideas and initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with the sales team to explore and secure new business opportunities.
  • Identify new opportunities for business growth within existing client accounts.

Relationship Building and Client Retention:

  • Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key clients, understanding their business objectives and challenges, individual goals, and category and company dynamics.
  • Act as the main point of contact for senior client stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
  • Proactively address client concerns and work to exceed expectations.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years experience as an established media leader with a demonstrated track record of translating a vision for the team into strategic insights and effective media solutions that deliver on client goals.
  • At least 5 years experience leading and managing a team, cultivating individual development and career growth across different levels of employee.
  • Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients. Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients effectively and confidently.
  • A proven track record of consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills, and championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal/professional relationships with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
  • Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.
  • Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.
  • Strong math and analytical skills, with a firm understanding of strategy development and required media math.
  • Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
  • Skilled negotiator with a track record of open and fair negotiations.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Some travel and after hours and work required.

Group Director, Client Lead

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