Media Account Director

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Media Assembly Full time

We are looking for a Client Account Director to lead omni-channel media strategy across a pool of clients across the fashion market.

The client leadership function is responsible for developing overarching media strategy and plans based upon our clients’ business and campaign goals. Their role is to work with our activation specialists to identify the correct media and channel selections, KPIs and target audiences based on consumer, media and tech trends as well as best practice learning. They will provide our teams with clear guidance; building media plans and aligning all multichannel work with a consistent approach to ensure industry-leading strategic output for our clients.

In this role you will:

  • Be seen as an expert across the business and externally (write thought leadership pieces, have a POV on trends, attend events, look for opportunities to speak)
  • Focus on strengthening existing and seeking new client relationships
  • Influence overall approach to media outside of our scope 
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of our client's industry and what impacts performance beyond media optimisations (vertical dynamics, competition, consumers behaviour) and impart this to junior team members
  • Develop our strategic proposition to improve Assembly's services across media strategy, planning and storytelling
  • Lead agency-wide training initiatives to improve our capabilities across the board
  • Lead client briefing(s) on behalf of Assembly to understand client’s overall marketing strategy and campaign objectives. 
  • Be accountable for media plans, ensuring that all formulas are correct, KPIs aligned and rationale is effective.
  • Brief channel activation teams on media strategy & plan requirements
  • Build, maintain and develop strong strategic relationships with media vendors and partners identifying appropriate opportunities for clients and the agency
  • Actively seek cross and upsell opportunities, and play a key role in driving new business

About Assembly

We find the change that fuels growth. We're a cutting-edge global agency combining data, tech, and top talent to supercharge the world's best brands. With over a decade in social and environmental impact, we clinched Ad Age’s Purpose-Led Agency of the Year, championing a diverse, purpose-driven culture. 

Join Assembly, and you're instantly with 1,600 digital specialists across 30 global offices, pushing boundaries in omnichannel media, data, and tech to drive brand evolution. 

At Assembly we embody three core values: Show Up - actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth; Make Change - embrace challenges as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change; and Win Well - approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination. Together, we create an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact.

  • Experienced and knowledgeable in digital marketing across multiple channels
  • Previous agency experience working in strategy
  • Be truly collaborative and integrated in your approach with a strategic mindset and a proactive attitude
  • Be an exceptional communicator skilled in articulating complex information to senior clients of differing knowledge levels
  • Be unafraid to push boundaries in your commitment to finding solutions to solve complex challenges
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional negotiating skills with an aptitude and eye for commercial opportunities

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we’ll reward you with an enviable range of benefits that include, 24 days holiday a year (increasing by 1 day/year to a max of 30 with every year of service), a day of birthday leave, pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave and access to perkbox.

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours

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