Media Account Director

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Media Account Director

London | Hybrid (2–3 days in office)

£55–65k DOE


We’re working with an independent, full-service marketing agency looking to hire a Media Account Director to join their growing UK media team.


This is a strategic, client-facing role sitting across media planning, channel strategy and account leadership. You’ll lead relationships with a portfolio of clients while building integrated media plans across digital and selected offline channels.


The agency has a strong media heritage, with media making up a significant part of the wider business. They operate internationally across sectors including technology, finance, manufacturing and professional services.


Responsibilities:

  • Leading day-to-day client relationships across multiple accounts
  • Building strategic, insight-led media plans across digital channels
  • Working closely with activation specialists across paid social, search and programmatic
  • Overseeing campaign strategy from planning through to delivery
  • Managing international budgets across a range of campaign sizes
  • Supporting junior team members and helping elevate strategic output
  • Acting as a trusted client partner with a consultative approach


What they’re looking for:

  • Strong media planning background with digital-first experience
  • Confident balancing strategic planning with client leadership
  • Understanding of channel mix across biddable and premium direct buys
  • B2B experience helpful but not essential
  • International campaign exposure preferred
  • Detail-oriented, commercially minded and collaborative
  • Low-ego personality with strong communication skills


Info about the agency:

  • Independent agency environment with flexibility and autonomy
  • Relaxed, social culture with regular team events
  • Strategic role with genuine ownership and influence
  • Hybrid working model with London office
  • Strong opportunity to shape and grow within the team
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Company: Propel
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Location: London
Job Description:

Media Account Director

London | Hybrid (2–3 days in office)

£55–65k DOE

We’re working with an independent, full-service marketing agency looking to hire a Media Account Director to join their growing UK media team.

This is a strategic, client-facing role sitting across media planning, channel strategy and account leadership. You’ll lead relationships with a portfolio of clients while building integrated media plans across digital and selected offline channels.

The agency has a strong media heritage, with media making up a significant part of the wider business. They operate internationally across sectors including technology, finance, manufacturing and professional services.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading day-to-day client relationships across multiple accounts
  • Building strategic, insight-led media plans across digital channels
  • Working closely with activation specialists across paid social, search and programmatic
  • Overseeing campaign strategy from planning through to delivery
  • Managing international budgets across a range of campaign sizes
  • Supporting junior team members and helping elevate strategic output
  • Acting as a trusted client partner with a consultative approach

What they’re looking for:

  • Strong media planning background with digital-first experience
  • Confident balancing strategic planning with client leadership
  • Understanding of channel mix across biddable and premium direct buys
  • B2B experience helpful but not essential
  • International campaign exposure preferred
  • Detail-oriented, commercially minded and collaborative
  • Low-ego personality with strong communication skills

Info about the agency:

  • Independent agency environment with flexibility and autonomy
  • Relaxed, social culture with regular team events
  • Strategic role with genuine ownership and influence
  • Hybrid working model with London office
  • Strong opportunity to shape and grow within the team

Posted: May 1st, 2026