Media Director

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media. Media that isn’t boring. Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the nonsense that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate, transparent, and values-driven. We strip out the old rules, find smarter ways to make an impact, and take a modern, innovative approach to media – always through a creative lens.

The Product Lead…

• Reports to the Head of Planning
• Partners directly with Client Leads, who secure resources and client relationships
• Is coached by discipline leads (Strategy, Creative, Analytics, Activation, etc.)
• Is responsible for "The Strategy” and “The Plan” on pitch and Client Assignments

Key Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

• Leads by example with a growth mindset; seeks feedback and drives continuous improvement.
• Mentors team members, fostering bold, data-informed thinking grounded in No-Bull principles.
• Enhances agency standards, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Sets weekly priorities, assesses talent, and develops growth plans.
• Empowers team members to deliver high-quality, strategic, and creative work.
• Translates data and research into actionable media strategies and activations.
• Leads communications and planning strategy across assigned accounts.
• Oversees annual, channel, and tactical plans, ensuring alignment with goals and KPIs.
• Owns buy recommendations, go-to-market, learning, and reporting plans.
• Defines deliverables, manages timelines, and drives work that’s Honest, Bold, and Original.
• Serves as primary client contact, ensuring timely, precise delivery from strategy through execution.
• Oversees flawless planning, activation, measurement, and financial operations.
• Contributes to new business growth and partnership expansion.
• Communicates effectively with executive and tactical stakeholders.
• Maintains deep understanding of client business and competitive landscape.
• Develops standardized processes, templates, and deliverables for consistent excellence.

We are especially excited about candidates who have demonstrated sustained commitment to performance-driven environments, whether through collegiate athletics, military service, student organizations, work experience, entrepreneurial ventures, or other creative or competitive settings.

• 6–8 years of experience as a media leader with a proven ability to translate vision into strategic insights and effective media solutions that drive client success.
• 4–5 years of experience managing and developing teams across multiple levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to craft clear, compelling media presentations and present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated creative, strategic, and analytical thinking, with a record of delivering bold, innovative ideas.
• Strong relationship builder with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Deep understanding of media research tools, their capabilities, and limitations.
• Strong command of media strategy, consumer insights, and media math.
• Skilled, fair negotiator with sharp analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional after-hours as needed.

We take care of you

• Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency for 7 or more years.
• We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.
• The salary range is 145,000-180,000 USD per year.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Noble People, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Noble People we are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.