Vice President of Media

Job Description: Vice President of MediaLocation: Los Angeles, CASchedule: Hybrid (WFH on Fridays)Compensation: $180K-$205K Position OverviewThe Vice President of Media is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic media direction, strengthening client relationships, and accelerating business growth. This leader will advance the agency’s media capabilities, deliver innovative and data-driven solutions, and mentor high-performing teams. The VP will play a crucial role in defining and expanding the agency’s media offering while ensuring exceptional outcomes across all client engagements.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Leadership & StrategyAct as the senior media lead across major client accounts, ensuring delivery of measurable results and long-term partnership growth.Provide strategic guidance across media initiatives, consistently exceeding client expectations.Media Negotiation & Vendor ManagementLead and enhance media negotiations to secure competitive rates, added value, and premium inventory.Expand and nurture relationships with national and regional media vendors.Business GrowthIdentify and pursue new revenue opportunities within existing accounts.Collaborate with agency leadership to support new business pitches and proposals.Media Innovation & Industry InsightsStay ahead of emerging media trends, technologies, platforms, and measurement tools.Introduce innovative media strategies that position the agency at the forefront of the industry.Team Leadership & Culture DevelopmentInspire, mentor, and lead client-facing media teams.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Operational ExcellenceOversee execution of all media initiatives to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Ensure all media operations align with broader agency objectives.Cross-Agency CollaborationPartner closely with strategy, creative, analytics, and media teams to deliver integrated, high-impact campaigns.Industry Engagement & Thought LeadershipRepresent the company as a thought leader in media internally and externally.Participate in panels, industry events, and trend-driven discussions.Process, Execution & Performance ManagementDevelop, refine, and oversee end-to-end media processes—including planning, buying, trafficking, optimization, and reporting.Build scalable frameworks, workflows, and performance benchmarks to elevate executional excellence.Implement strong quality controls and streamline communication across teams to ensure efficiency and operational growth.QualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred.20+ years of progressive leadership experience in media and advertising, with deep expertise in cross-channel planning and buying.Proven success in expanding client relationships and driving revenue growth.Strong financial acumen, including budget management and resource allocation.Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.Strategic, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset.Ability to manage multiple priorities with elite attention to detail.--