Account Director – Media Planning & Buying (3-Month Contract)
We’re working with an independent media agency looking for an experienced Account Director to join on an initial 3-month contract from early June.
This is a client-facing role leading integrated planning and campaign delivery across a mix of brand and performance accounts. The work spans both traditional and digital channels, with a particular focus on cross-channel planning and offline media.
The successful candidate will oversee campaign delivery end-to-end, build strong stakeholder relationships, and collaborate closely with specialist teams to deliver high-quality media solutions. You’ll also support and mentor junior team members while partnering with senior leadership across the business.Key responsibilities:• Lead planning and delivery across integrated media campaigns• Build trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance• Translate client briefs into actionable media recommendations• Oversee campaign performance, reporting and measurement frameworks• Work collaboratively with internal specialists across offline and digital• Support development of junior team members• Ensure projects are delivered smoothly, on time and to budget
What we’re looking for:• 5+ years’ agency experience within media planning/buying• Strong understanding of both traditional and digital media channels• Experience across brand and performance campaigns• Confident managing senior stakeholders and presenting to clients• Commercially aware, organised and detail-oriented• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment• Strong communication and deck-writing skills
Additional experience that would be beneficial:• Media trading experience• Experience onboarding new accounts or supporting pitches• Exposure to international media campaigns
Details:• Initial 3-month contract• London hybrid working (3 days in office)• Day rate equivalent circa £350–£370/day or FTC equivalent up to £65k• Start date: Early June
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