Director, Media Engagement

Summary

Join the Ad Council's Media Team as a Director, Media Engagement (Independent Contractor) to support the Mental Health initiative in Georgia. This 2-month contract (35 hours/week) offers a chance to leverage your expertise of Georgia's media landscape to secure donated media placements. Collaborate with local media outlets and the national outreach team to maximize campaign visibility. Ideal candidates possess a strong media buying background, proven success in media sales or partnerships, and exceptional communication skills. The role is fully remote, with compensation ranging from $9,000 to $10,000 per month. You will be responsible for prospecting donated media support, coordinating with the national team, serving as the primary contact for regional media executives, managing daily engagement with partners, and fulfilling operational tasks like updating Salesforce and tracking media support.

Requirements

• 7+ years professional sales, marketing, or agency (media or account management) experience
• Expert knowledge of Georgia omni-channel media and advertising industries
• Stellar communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent project manager: organized and detail-oriented with a capacity to thrive in a fast-paced team oriented, deadline-driven environment; ability to expertly manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage-up to senior leadership
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software (Salesforce, Smartsheet)
• Collaborative thinker, problem solver and team player
• Self-motivated and goal oriented
• A positive, empathetic mindset and a fearless openness to finding opportunities where others may not

Responsibilities

• Assist the Media Strategy and Engagement Center of Excellence in prospecting donated media support with potential new and existing partners on behalf of our Mental Health initiative in Georgia
• Communicate and coordinate with the Ad Council’s internal national outreach team to ensure efficient execution of local outreach
• Serve as Ad Council primary contact for senior level regional media executives within the state of Georgia
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of engaging with local media partners, including securing, and tracking of donated media support
• Fulfill key operational responsibilities, including updating Salesforce, tracking donated media support in internal measurement platforms, and consistently submitting timesheet

Benefits

• The compensation for this position is within the range of $9,000 – $10,000 per month
• The independent contractor will receive a 1099 for tax reporting purposes
• This is a fully remote position