Imagine a workplace where your expertise is valued, your ideas spark change, and creativity fuels innovation. Fingerpaint Group is a vibrant blend of individuals, a full spectrum of life science solutions, and a culture that thrives on originality and a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Never Paint by Number isn't just our motto—it's how we work—collaboratively and creatively. If you're ready to bring your passion to a team that sees beyond limitations, we want to hear from you.
We’re a different type of media partner.
Most of us came from large media organizations, many within holding companies.
We were looking for a better way of working, where we could leverage both our expertise and our imaginations. Where media strategists and activation specialists harness the power of content, intentional placements, and outcomes-based buying to drive exceptional performance. Better than what we've ever experienced.
Our best-in-class, never-paint-by-number approach to omnichannel and media planning and activation delivers efficiency and amplify successes for our diverse set of clients.
The Media Director is a senior leader responsible for owning media strategy, client outcomes, and team performance for key Fingerpaint clients. This role sets the strategic vision for media planning and activation and drives innovation, growth, and operational rigor across accounts.
As a trusted advisor to clients and a key member of agency leadership, the Media Director partners with cross-functional leaders and senior clients to shape long-term media approaches that are data-driven, customer-centric, compliant, and accountable to business results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for media planning, investment approach, channel roles, and partner strategy across accounts
Guide and approve media recommendations, ensuring strong strategic rationale, integration with broader marketing initiatives, and alignment to performance goals
Oversee media performance, working with analytics and insights teams to assess impact, identify opportunities, and inform future strategy
Act as a senior strategic voice in new business efforts, including media strategy development, pitch presentations, and growth initiatives
Lead high-level media discussions, including annual planning, investment strategy, optimization direction, and innovation opportunities
Influence client decision-making with clear, compelling, data-driven recommendations, often outside of standard planning cycles
Lead, mentor, and manage Associate Media Directors, Supervisors, etc., ensuring strong leadership, accountability, and performance
Build and sustain high-performing teams through effective staffing, coaching, feedback, and career development
Own senior-level relationships with key media partners, guiding negotiation strategy, innovation opportunities, and value creation
Stay ahead of evolving media, ad tech, and marketing trends, translating new capabilities into actionable client opportunities
Champion integrated media approaches in partnership with Creative, Account, Analytics, and Strategy leadership
Expertise in research, planning, and buying tools (e.g., Comscore, Kantar, MediaRadar, CM360, Mediaocean)
