Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, simplifying complex media and business challenges while identifying opportunities for growth.
Lead strategic discussions with senior stakeholders, ensuring media investment aligns with broader business and brand objectives.
Drive new business development and multi-market pitches in collaboration with Jellyfish Growth teams.
Lead integrated, multi-market communication strategies across paid, owned, and earned channels, ensuring cohesive and compelling narratives.
Champion audience-first planning, leveraging data, insights, and tools (e.g., GWI, research, segmentation) to inform strategy.
Lead the adoption of innovative and technologically advanced solutions, including AI, genAI, MMM, and cloud-based measurement approaches.
Nurture senior client relationships, proactively identifying opportunities to drive commercial success.
Inspire new ideas and fresh strategic thinking across media, content, and creative.
Provide clear strategic direction to planning and activation teams, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines.
Partner with cross-functional teams (creative, data, tech, and insights) to deliver unified marketing solutions.
Mentor and develop teams, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

6+ years of experience in media strategy, communications planning, or integrated marketing roles within an agency or multinational organization.
Demonstrated experience across both digital and traditional media channels, including Linear TV, DRTV, and National/Local media planning.
Strong expertise in audience strategy, segmentation, and insight development, with hands-on experience using tools such as GWI.
Proven ability to develop integrated, full-funnel media strategies that connect brand and performance outcomes.
Exceptional leadership and team management experience, including mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior levels.
Advanced understanding of data, analytics, MMM, AI-driven solutions, and measurement frameworks.
Demonstrated expertise in building compelling strategic narratives for pitches and client presentations.
Deep understanding of the evolving media landscape, including emerging technologies, platforms, and consumer behaviors.
High personal standards with a commitment to quality, rigor, and continuous improvement.
A collaborative team player who embodies Jellyfish values and contributes to a positive, high-performing culture.

Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.
Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.

Senior Director, Media Strategy

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