Freelance Media Account Director

Company: Beyond The Book
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Freelance Media Account Director

Birmingham

Hybrid – 2/3 days onsite

4 days a week in total (flexible)

Outside IR35

This large, networked agency is looking for a freelance Media Account Director to work with their Media team on a hybrid basis out of their Birmingham office 2/3 days per week (ideally 4 days a week rather than 5). The contract is for 3 months, starting asap.

Working on a couple of their accounts (a leading automotive brand and rail network) within their busy media team, you will have experience as a Media Account Director or Media Senior Account Manager within an a creative agency, overseeing the execution of media plans.

The skills needed for the role are;

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Knowledge of media planning software (e.g., DDS, AdIntel, TGI, Interact)
  • Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
  • Very good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Performance Metrics:

  • Client satisfaction and team performance.
  • Overall client satisfaction with strategic media solutions and channel planning integrity.
  • Demonstrable growth in client business attributable to media strategies and effective channel decisions.
  • Team’s adherence to and innovation within established channel planning frameworks.
  • Successful integration outcomes across specialisms, evidenced by project success and client feedback.

Posted: June 5th, 2026