Media Director

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of:

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care and dare
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role

As a Media Director, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 10+ years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

We’re looking for an experienced Media Director to lead our paid and performance media discipline across clients, channels, and teams. This is a senior leadership role responsible for contributing at a high level to the media practice as a whole - integrated media strategies, driving measurable performance, and building a high-performing media organization within a creative and performance-driven agency environment. This role reports to the VP of Media.

The Media Director will serve as a strategic partner to clients and internal teams, translating business objectives into data-driven media plans across paid search, paid social, programmatic, CTV, and emerging channels. This role blends strategic leadership, analytical rigor, and hands-on guidance, with a strong emphasis on team development, client trust, and performance outcomes.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role responsibilities

Lead Media Strategy

• Define and lead integrated paid media strategies across paid search, paid social, programmatic, display, CTV, and emerging channels.
• Translate client business and marketing goals into actionable, performance-driven media plans.
• Establish best practices for planning, activation, optimization, and measurement.
• Ensure media strategies consistently deliver strong ROI and measurable impact.
• Act as the senior media lead for key client accounts.
• Lead strategic planning sessions, performance reviews, and executive-level presentations.
• Partner closely with account, strategy, and creative teams to deliver cohesive, integrated solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders through clear insights and results-focused storytelling.

Media Team Support and Development

• Lead media strategy development for new business pitches in partnership with the VP of Media, including channel approach, performance framing, and measurement strategy.
• Support scoping, estimating, and pricing of media services.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing media team.
• Oversee discipline leads and senior managers, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Establish effective workflows, quality standards, and ways of working across the department.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media platforms, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure responsible media investment and efficient use of resources.

Drive Innovation

• Stay ahead of media platform changes, emerging channels, and industry trends.
• Apply new tools and technologies, including AI-driven solutions, to enhance media strategy and performance.
• Bring fresh thinking and innovation to media planning and execution.

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in digital media strategy and performance marketing, ideally within an agency environment.
• 4+ years of experience leading and managing teams.
• Deep expertise across paid search, paid social, programmatic, CTV, and digital performance media.
• Proven experience managing large, complex media budgets.
• Strong understanding of analytics, attribution, and performance measurement.
• Experience supporting new business efforts and driving account growth.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
• A strategic, collaborative leader with a strong bias toward executional excellence and results.

Required Platform Experience

• DV360 and Google Ads
• Meta Business Manager
• DSPs (i.e. StackAdapt, MiQ, Amazon)
• CTV platforms (e.g., Roku, Hulu, etc.)
• GA4

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits

This is a Full time position based in Charlotte.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.