Media Director is responsible for leading a team of Media Planners and Buyers. Oversees research, development, and implementation of media plan. Being a Media Director negotiates client projects and develops client relationships. Ensures client budget and target audience is met. Additionally, Media Director may require a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
At Backbone, we live by the mantra that passion drives results. We are insiders of the outside and it’s our job to advocate for the brands we believe in. But to us, it's more than just a job, because we live those brands day in and day out. We've always believed it's possible to bridge the gap between work and personal passions, and our team is full of talented people who share in that vision. If you join our team of smart, driven marketers, you’ll become part of an extended work family, drawn together by a passion for an active lifestyle. Find out more about us at backbone.media
The Job
The Director of Growth will be the voice and face of Backbone wherever the pursuit of new business takes us. They will bring with them an extensive professional network of marketing, media and e-commerce decision-makers at brands in the broader lifestyle category. They will be responsible for developing the new business pipeline by finding and qualifying new prospects on the ground at key events as well as virtually from their desk. This role will collaborate directly with the marketing and leadership teams to identify, develop and implement strategic growth opportunities.
The Work
The Essentials
Note: we consider applicants of all backgrounds. If you are excited about what we’re doing but don’t meet some of the criteria below, please don’t let that discourage you from applying
Compensation: At time of posting, $100,000 – $130,000 annual base salary plus highly-competitive sales goal bonus. This position’s full compensation is target-based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions
Comprehensive Benefits:
Perks: Our culture creates the vibrant energy that fuels what we do and what we stand for. Flex time, powder days, wellness incentives, flexible work arrangements, team hikes, floats, runs and playtime
Be you, on our team. We seek to build an inclusive team and culture that values diverse lived experiences, backgrounds and skill sets.
About Backbone Media: We are the country's leading active lifestyle media agency. For 26 years, Backbone has partnered with brands big and small to develop and execute effective, integrated media strategies. With offices in Carbondale and Denver, Colorado. Backbone has been consistently included on Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” list.
Everything we do is backed by an internal culture of true believers with passionate, personal connections to the outdoor world. We don’t stand still. We can’t help but protect the environment and access to the outdoors in our actions. And we get stoked on amplifying the brands that want to make big things happen.
Backbone provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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