Associate Director, Media Strategy & Planning

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via Linked In, all applications must be submitted through our official website ().

In the Associate Director, Media Strategy & Planning position, you will help to shape and execute a marketing strategy, ensure technical excellence in execution, and foster skillset development for Planners and Buyers supporting the business. This role will support one of our major technology clients, and will partner with cross-functional teams to infuse AI-power solutions into the workflow. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in execution (Social, Search, or Programmatic) and is excited about translating the media’s impact to results for a client.

The role requires understanding the importance of technical nuance and the ability to simplify the complexities of media for non-media clients. At this time, Monks offers a hybrid in‑office / remote policy dependent on the candidate’s proximity to an office, team, and other business needs. General health and safety considerations are under constant review, with individual cases addressed as they arise.

• Strategically lead media programs for a global client portfolio, managing in-market activity, delivering insightful recommendations, and actioning optimizations discovered through testing
• Manage a team of global Planners and Buyers in the execution of paid media campaigns
• Execute media plans across Google Ads, Social channels (Meta, Tik Tok, Linked In, etc.), and Video / Display
• Lead reporting, including analysis, presentation and own the Quarterly Business Reviews (Q ) for client stakeholders
• Mentor & develop a team across hard and soft skills, focusing on growth through execution of critical work streams and business impact

• 5+ years of digital marketing experience with deep expertise in Google Ads and Social Media campaign management
• The ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations, action plans, and campaigns that drive high ROI
• History of end-to-end management of digital media campaigns, from recommendation to wrap report
• Exceptional presentation skills, comfortable speaking about and presenting data to clients
• Proactive, disciplined, organized, self-starter and highly motivated, comfortable managing uncertainty and working independently
• Excellent leadership, management and organization skills
• Exceptional ability to communicate cross-functionally within a highly energetic team

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong performance in undergraduate coursework and demonstrated analytical success
• Platform Certifications
• Subject matter expert on programmatic media and strong knowledge of ad tech platforms (DMP, SSPs, Ad Servers)

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a…