Director, Media Operations
Core
Director of media operations serving as a business partner to media teams in a multi-agency environment, responsible for financial operations, process improvements, and operational excellence.
Role type
Senior IC Director, Media Operations
Builds
Streamlined media budgeting, billing, and forecasting processes; custom media operations frameworks.
Domain
Advertising & Media Technology
Required skills
Media operations management, Financial operations (budgeting/billing/forecasting), Process optimization, Client relationship management, Team leadership, Data analysis, Project management, Compliance monitoring, Ad tech expertise
Preferred skills
Marketing/Finance/Accounting background, Experience with Guidelines Planning/MediaOcean/Prisma, Strategic technology direction
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MediaOcean, Prisma, Guidelines Planning
Responsibilities
Manage media budget, billing, and financial compliance; optimize media financial processes; serve as primary contact for client finance questions; lead and develop a custom media operations team; monitor SOX compliance and financial penalties; drive process adoption and data quality checks.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team building