Media Director

About Orchestra

Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what’s next in communications across consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, arts and culture. Since 2022, it has acquired nine firms, including Berlin Rosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR, and launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm.

We are seeking a Media Director for our Paid Media team. The media director will lead and manage our growing roster of B2B clients, craft bespoke strategies and media plans that drive measurable results, and balance client strategy with day‑to‑day execution in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and skilled at balancing both strategy and execution.

Hybrid basis in one of our offices in Boston, MA;
New York, NY; or Washington, DC. Team is in‑office at least 3 days per week.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing and Sales

Public Relations and Communications Services

• Lead multiple client accounts, managing end‑to‑end, multi‑channel paid media campaigns.
• Develop comprehensive paid media strategy, translating client goals into campaign KPIs and maintaining work plans for internal and external teams.
• Create media strategies and plans from scratch, selecting the best platforms and tactics to meet goals.
• Manage and advise junior staff on execution and optimization across self‑serve platforms and channels.
• Present detailed reports, providing big‑picture analysis, recommendations, and actionable takeaways to senior client contacts.
• Stay up‑to‑date on client news, events, and priorities; troubleshoot ad platform crises.
• Share trend updates, platform policy changes, and new opportunities with internal and client teams.
• Pitch new business and proactively seek new client opportunities, leveraging professional network leads.
• Collaborate with paid media leadership to establish and implement internal processes for efficiency and best practices.

• 6-8 years of planning, buying, and managing omnichannel paid media campaigns (paid social, search, video, CTV/OTT, programmatic, streaming audio, print, OOH, direct publisher buys).
• Expertise with Tech B2B, SaaS, ABM, and performance‑heavy clients.
• Fast‑paced, client‑focused experience handling competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.
• Reliable self‑organization systems and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated research, problem‑solving, and staff management (mentoring and motivation).
• Team player with strong desire to achieve group objectives.

• Agency experience managing multi‑channel campaigns.

Orchestra offers competitive industry‑rate salary bands. Salary range is $110,000‑$130,000. We regularly review and adjust compensation to ensure equity across teams and levels.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match and no vesting period.
• Generous paid time off (FTO).
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes.
• Employer‑funded life insurance.
• Discounted annual bike‑share membership.
• Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and recognizes that continued success depends on hiring and retaining high‑quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow. To ensure that applicants are matched with the job that best suits their qualifications and interests, information that you submit may be shared with our network agencies.

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