Media Strategy Director

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Reporting to the VP of Media Strategy you will contribute your expertise as a Media Strategy Director in our Amsterdam office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an integrated strategist who is as comfortable in a creative review as they are in planning global paid media campaigns. The Strategy Director will be chiefly responsible for delivering strategic planning and new ideas for some of our most important paid media clients, and will be a strategic voice for Jellyfish Netherlands delivering progressive leadership both internally and externally.

Your responsibilities will include:

You'll be an advocate for brands:

• Develop insightful paid media and digital communication strategies which demonstrate an understanding of critical brand/challenges, apply the latest marketing theory and inspire media plans which positively influence the brands we work alongside
• Deliver value to clients by understanding where digital fits into our client's broader marketing and sales activity and the nature of relevant digital journeys/funnels, be experienced in establishing communication and engagement with prospects clear for both client and agency teams
• Identify opportunities for research and data to be used to inform strategic decisions.
• Work with the market intelligence team to design, commission and analyse qualitative and quantitative research
• Use brand health tracking, ad/campaign tracking, social listening and segmentation studies to inform strategy development.

You'll be the glue for our clients' communications

• Work alongside media planning and practitioner teams to provide broad direction on which paid and earned media channels are likely to best support reaching desired brand outcomes
• Inspire new ideas and fresh direction, whether in strategy, media, content or creative - keeping a constant eye on category, audience, trends and new news in digital marketing
• Recommend appropriate brand or campaign performance measurement based on an understanding of Measurements and available tools
• Ensure that briefs are inspiring, based on consumer and category insights, include a clear and single-minded measurement approach, and are following strategic objectives

• You'll help establish communication and engagement with prospects; engage with senior clients to discuss strategy and business or brand goals - good at simplifying complex challenges
• Demonstrate expertise in developing brand, digital marketing,and planning strategies, with a fluency in digital media planning
• Client-centric - You'll love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.
• Analytics & Reporting - You'll be a whizz at using data and market insights to inform decisions and develop business strategies.
• Creative Problem Solving - You generate unique ideas and experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.
• Team Collaboration - You'll be great at collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.
• Adaptability - You're good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.
• You'll have 3 or more years of experience within Media Strategy
• At Jellyfish, we are committed to fostering professional growth.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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