Director of Integrated Media Investment (Temporary)

WHO WE ARECrossmedia is a global media independent agency dedicated to conducting media and business with integrity, guided by our core values of TRUST, REASON, and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Established in New York in 2000, we stand as one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning and buying agencies in the United States. With over 500 dedica…

Join Cross Media Inc. as the Associate Director of Integrated Media Investment, where you will lead innovative media strategies to optimize our clients' advertising investments. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing media planning, execution, and performance analysis, ensuring that our clients achieve their marketing objectives effectively.

WHO WE ARECrossmedia is a leading global media independent dedicated to conducting business ethically, anchored by our core values of TRUST, REASON, and the Pursuit of HAPPINESS. Established in 2000 in New York, we are one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning and buying agencies in the nation, with a global team of over 500 passionate professionals committed to meaningful growth.Our mission is to forge innovative connections between brands and audiences across all channels and budgets, delivered transparently and authentically. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organization, earning our clients' TRUST through media transparency and objective decision-making. Our focus on REASON and logic allows us to tackle our clients' most pressing business challenges effectively. The Pursuit of HAPPINESS is integral to our culture; we actively invest in our colleagues' professional and personal development, which is reflected in our numerous initiatives and cultural events. For seven consecutive years, we have been recognized as one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work.With offices in New York and Philadelphia and a workforce spanning over 25 states, as well as locations in London and Germany, we serve a diverse clientele including U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Herschend Family Entertainment, Edible Arrangements, and more.YOUR ROLEWe are seeking a Temporary Supervisor of Integrated Investment, responsible for leading a team of media professionals. In this mid-level role, you will oversee the planning, buying, execution, and performance tracking of media campaigns, combining tactical media buying expertise with strategic oversight. This position is critical to maintaining our high standards and ensuring the success of our initiatives.

Join Cross Media Inc. as an Assistant Buyer specializing in Integrated Media Investment. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with senior buyers to develop and execute media strategies that align with our clients' goals. Your analytical skills will be key in evaluating media proposals and optimizing investment decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about the media landscape and eager to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview The Associate Media Director is a pivotal leader within our client team, showcasing expertise in managing diverse teams and overseeing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in research, partner selection justification, and the development and negotiation of complex media and marketing partnerships. The Associate Media Director collaborates with various agency disciplines to formulate recommendations that align with client strategic goals and business objectives. As a team leader, you will guide your client leads and collaborate with investment leaders to mentor and review the performance of your direct reports. Responsibilities Lead and oversee client relationships effectively. Align with client objectives, acting as a strategic partner to not only meet but exceed their expectations. Enhance and expand client relationships for deeper organizational engagement. Collaborate with finance and project management teams to ensure timely delivery and profitability. Drive integrated business processes, ensuring cohesive collaboration across all disciplines in support of client objectives. Manage a team responsible for executing the national buying process, including branded content development, audience tracking, strategic negotiations, and tactical scheduling through to post-buy analysis. Actively engage in conflict resolution, identifying and addressing issues before they escalate. Contribute strategically by assembling thought leadership perspectives, proposals, and reports. Support MAGNA agency-wide media partnership targets to benefit clients cost-effectively. Be responsible for fostering team development and growth. Desirable experience in managing external agencies or a willingness to oversee partner agencies. Work closely with the analytics team to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with client objectives and evaluate metrics for optimal KPI outcomes, utilizing past or projected campaign metrics to bolster media recommendations.

WHO WE ARECrossmedia is a leading independent media agency committed to conducting business with integrity, guided by our core values of TRUST, REASON, and the Pursuit of HAPPINESS. Founded in New York in 2000, we are proud to be one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning and buying agencies in the country. With a team of over 500 professionals worldwide, we are driven by a vision to grow with purpose and soul.Our mission is to redefine what media agencies can achieve by fostering innovative connections between brands and their audiences across all channels and budgets. We believe in transparency and objectivity, earning our clients' TRUST through our honest approach. By applying REASON and logic to solve our clients' most pressing challenges, we strive for the Pursuit of HAPPINESS in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to our colleagues' well-being and professional development is evident in our numerous initiatives, clubs, and cultural events. For seven consecutive years, we have been recognized by Ad Age as one of the Best Places to Work in media.With offices in New York and Philadelphia, and employees in over 25 states, as well as locations in London and Germany, we serve a diverse roster of clients including U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, and more.YOUR ROLEThe Integrated Investment Supervisor is a pivotal mid-level leader responsible for managing a team of media professionals. You will oversee the effective planning, buying, execution, and performance tracking of media campaigns. This role requires a blend of tactical media buying expertise, team leadership, and client relationship management. As a key point of contact between internal teams and external media partners, you will ensure operational excellence, strategic alignment, and ongoing campaign success.

Why Choose DEPT®?At DEPT®, we are innovators at heart, always looking ahead to create what doesn’t exist yet. As a digital-first agency, we blend advanced technology and marketing expertise to deliver outstanding results. We foster a culture that is large enough to provide global opportunities and resources, yet small enough to prioritize individual growth and autonomy.The Role:In the role of Director of Integrated Media Strategy & Planning, you will lead the evolution of our media capabilities. As both a developer of agency processes and a strategic partner to clients, you will drive the growth of our Integrated Planning practice in North America and beyond. Your holistic understanding of consumers, culture, and commerce will be critical in guiding teams through complex environments to achieve enduring success for esteemed brands.What You Will Do:Drive the growth of the Integrated Planning and Strategy practice, enhancing best-in-class processes for both B2B and B2C sectors.Craft comprehensive, data-driven media strategies for leading national and international brands, ensuring emotional and intellectual engagement.Collaborate with the Business Development team to lead new business initiatives and identify growth opportunities within our existing client base.Lead efforts in complex, multi-agency environments, ensuring DEPT®'s strategic vision is seamlessly integrated across all efforts.Advocate for the use of cutting-edge media research tools and data analytics to enhance audience profiling and channel strategies.Ensure the quality and consistency of strategic outputs across various account teams, maintaining high standards of creativity and analytical rigor.Mentor and guide a team of Associate Directors and Managers, promoting a culture of curiosity and collaborative excellence.

ABOUT USAt Crossmedia, we pride ourselves on being a leading global independent media agency. Our mission is to reshape the media landscape through transparency, rationality, and a genuine pursuit of happiness. Established in 2000 in New York, we are one of the nation's largest minority-owned full-service media planning and buying firms, with over 500 dedicated professionals worldwide. Our commitment to innovation and ethical practices enables us to foster meaningful connections between brands and consumers across all channels.We prioritize media transparency and objectivity in our decision-making processes, earning the trust of our clients through honest practices. With a diverse client portfolio that includes U.S. Bank, Invesco, and NASCAR, we continually strive to enhance our workplace culture, which has led us to be recognized repeatedly as one of Ad Age's Best Places to Work.Our offices span across the United States, with a presence in New York and Philadelphia, and we also have teams in London and Germany.YOUR ROLE:We are currently looking for a Buyer, Integrated Investment for a temporary full-time position through June. In this role, you will manage the tactical planning, execution, and reporting of media campaigns. You will leverage your knowledge of the media marketplace to brainstorm innovative activations and identify potential vendors for successful media initiatives.

Business Overview IPG Mediabrands stands as the media and marketing solutions powerhouse of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Managing over $47 billion in global marketing investments, we serve our clients through our full-service agency networks including UM, Initiative, and Mediahub, along with our acclaimed specialty business units such as Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. Our clientele includes some of the world's most iconic brands across diverse sectors such as automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharmaceuticals, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct-to-consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion, and beauty. With a workforce of more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in over 130 countries, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Explore more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. Position Overview We invite you to bring your dynamic talent to the Mediabrands team as a Senior Associate, Integrated Investment. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in the media buying process for our premier clients, pushing digital buying forward to unprecedented levels. As a Senior Associate, Integrated Investment, you will create, innovate, and navigate the buying process, setting the stage for an exciting career in media while partnering with the world’s leading consumer brands.

Business Overview IPG Mediabrands, a division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a global leader in media and marketing solutions. With management of over $47 billion in marketing investments for a diverse range of clients across full-service agency networks including UM, Initiative, and Mediahub, as well as award-winning specialty business units like Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Our clientele encompasses some of the world’s most recognizable brands in sectors such as automotive, personal finance, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, gaming, direct-to-consumer, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, and fashion. With a workforce of over 18,000 marketing communication professionals operating in more than 130 countries, we are committed to excellence and innovation in every project. Position Overview Join our vibrant team at Mediabrands as a Senior Associate, Integrated Investment! In this critical role, you will be instrumental in the media buying process for our top-tier clients while elevating digital buying strategies to new heights. As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for creating, innovating, and leading the buying process, providing a remarkable platform for your career in media and the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most prestigious consumer brands in the world.

WHO WE ARECrossmedia Inc. is a leading global media independent, dedicated to executing media and business with integrity, driven by our core values of TRUST, REASON, and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Established in New York in 2000, we stand as one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning and buying agencies in America. With a team of over 500 Crossmedians worldwide, we aim to grow meaningfully and ethically.At Crossmedia, we emphasize the essential role of media agencies in forging innovative connections between brands and audiences across various channels and budgets. We operate transparently and uphold our values in every decision we make. By ensuring media transparency, we earn our clients' TRUST, while applying rational thinking to tackle their most pressing business challenges. We genuinely care about the HAPPINESS of our team and invest in their professional and personal development through various initiatives, clubs, and cultural events. This commitment has earned us recognition as one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for seven consecutive years.Our offices are located in New York and Philadelphia, with employees in over 25 states, as well as international offices in London, Toronto, and Germany. Our diverse client portfolio includes reputable names such as U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Herschend Family Entertainment, Edible Arrangement, and more.YOUR ROLE:We are seeking a full-time Temporary Media Planner from March through June. In this role, you will focus on the development of strategic media plans and the overall narrative, encompassing tactical details and campaign performance.A successful Media Planner will be resourceful, organized, and enthusiastic throughout the planning process. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure seamless execution.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for the world’s foremost brands. Our exceptional talent, reliable data and insights, along with world-class partnerships, are unified through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open. We empower clients to navigate changes, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.WPP Media operates as WPP's AI-driven media unit, synergizing media, data, and partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain clarity on the effectiveness of their media investments.To learn more, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP WPP is a creative transformation company. We harness the power of creativity to shape better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Visit wpp.com for further details. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world saturated with media, we bring together the finest platforms, talent, and partners to create boundless growth opportunities. Discover more at wppmedia.com. At WPP Media, we value our culture and our people. It elevates us to provide exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, embracing WPP and WPP Media’s core values will be essential:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.Role SummaryWPP Media Solutions is focused on developing and expanding a global Commerce Solutions capability that enables clients to achieve measurable commerce outcomes through media. This role connects audiences, channels, data, and measurement to enhance real-world business performance.The Director, Integrated Commerce will spearhead the design, implementation, and scaling of commerce-centric solutions across priority markets, with a strong focus on transforming proven strategies into repeatable deployments and evolving our offerings into new domains of commerce and retail media.

Join our dynamic team at ww as a Temporary Integrated Marketing Lead. In this pivotal role, you will drive marketing strategies that integrate across various channels to enhance our brand presence and engage our target audience effectively. Your expertise in marketing will help to shape innovative campaigns and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams.

We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Director of Investment Products to lead our investment product strategy at Mercury. This role is pivotal in shaping our offerings and driving innovation in the investment landscape. You will be responsible for overseeing product development, enhancing client engagement, and optimizing our investment strategies to align with market trends.As a key member of our leadership team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the evolving needs of our clients while adhering to regulatory standards. Your expertise will be essential in identifying opportunities for growth and differentiation in a competitive market.

Join our dynamic team at Mediabrands as a Media Buyer, where your expertise in investment strategies will drive impactful advertising campaigns for our clients. You will be responsible for planning, negotiating, and executing media buys across various platforms to maximize ROI.

About WPP MediaWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role, it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.Role Summary & ImpactThe Associate Director, Commerce Investment will leverage their retail expertise to excel in tactical activation and daily management of search-based campaigns. You will spearhead keyword strategy development, conduct competitive research, oversee campaign setup, management, and reporting of search media investments.

Location: Remote. Preference for New York-based applicants. Candidates must reside in Eastern or Central time zones. Compensation: $70–$95 per hour, up to 40 hours per week. Role overview This temporary Director of Procurement position reports to the Chief Financial Officer, International. The role partners with teams across finance, technology, product, and operations, as well as senior leaders. The focus is on driving efficient procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and achieving cost savings through strategic negotiations and contract oversight. What you will do Maintain a procurement calendar to improve negotiation leverage and increase visibility into upcoming contracts. Lead communications and negotiations with vendors, collaborating with business leaders to understand needs and secure competitive quotes for favorable contract terms. Deliver data-driven spend analysis and insights to senior leadership, identifying and acting on cost-saving opportunities. Work with Finance and IT Asset Management to align procurement activities with forecasting and cost management objectives. Guide procurement strategies and processes throughout the organization. Requirements Ability to commit up to 40 hours per week on a temporary basis. Residence in the Eastern or Central time zones to align with team hours. Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Strong background in procurement, contract negotiation, and cost analysis.

The City of New York is hiring a Director of System Integration to guide the integration of technology systems across multiple city departments. This position is based in New York City and focuses on improving how different technologies work together to support city operations. Role overview This leadership role involves planning, developing, and executing strategies for integrating technology systems. The Director will work directly with city officials, technology teams, and stakeholders to align integration projects with the city’s goals. Key responsibilities Oversee the design and rollout of system integration initiatives Collaborate with various city departments to identify integration needs Lead efforts to improve operational efficiency and service delivery through technology Ensure integration projects support the city’s broader mission Requirements Strategic thinking and a hands-on approach to problem-solving Experience leading system integration projects Ability to work with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders

Creative Spirit US is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We connect these individuals with fair-wage positions at inclusive and innovative companies. Since our inception in 2017, we have leveraged our coaching, mentoring, and job placement services to address the staggering 85% unemployment rate faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We proudly maintain an almost 100% retention rate for all candidates we have placed. Our mission extends beyond job placement; we actively collaborate with a diverse range of companies and business leaders to help them reassess their hiring practices, striving for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our ambitious goal is to change the landscape for job seekers with disabilities, aiming to place at least 1 million candidates in fair-wage jobs by 2030 as part of our #HireDifferent initiative. For more information about our mission and how you can support our work, visit Creative Spirit US.About Publicis Media:Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) provides a sustainable, transparent, and competitive advantage to our clients and agencies. We achieve this through the consolidated strength of our agencies, a deep understanding of client needs, leveraging scaled investment, marketplace innovation, and strategic partnerships.Core Values:TRUST: Trust is the foundation of our partnerships. We adhere to the highest standards of respect, transparency, and honesty in our interactions.TALENT: This industry is all about people. We are committed to making Publicis Media a preferred destination for top talent, valuing individuals as we help grow our clients’ businesses.TRANSFORMATION: We embrace true transformation by initiating change rather than merely managing it. Our focus on performance and results empowers us to drive significant business transformation for our clients.Overview:The PMX Investment team is responsible for supporting Publicis Media Agency clients by executing Local, National Audio, or Out of Home campaigns to achieve performance goals. We oversee global delivery teams and work closely with agency partners to ensure the successful implementation and execution of campaigns.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for some of the world's most prestigious brands. Leveraging exceptional talent, reliable data, and premium partnerships, we empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open.Our AI-driven media unit, WPP Media, integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Utilizing WPP Open and Open Intelligence, we provide clients with clear insights into the effectiveness of their media investments.For further details, visit wppmedia.com.About WPPWPP is a creative transformation company that harnesses the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, our planet, our clients, and our communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.About Wavemaker: A Leading WPP Media BrandWavemaker drives client growth by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. We thrive on working with courageous brands and individuals who are eager to push boundaries together.Role Overview and ImpactAs the Manager of Commerce Investment, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our media strategies to fruition. Collaborating closely with our planning teams, you will handle negotiations, procurement, and execution of digital media across key platforms and publishers, including content integrations, premium video, mobile, and OTT channels.