Job Description

Cannonball is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Media Director to lead media strategy and brand promotion efforts across all channels for our clients.

This senior-level role is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing media campaigns; managing budgets; analyzing performance; and leading a team of professionals. The ideal candidate is agile, proactive, and brings a strong understanding of performance media. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining the processes and systems that drive best-in-class media outcomes for our clients. Success in this role requires a process-oriented mindset, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a talent for building strong vendor and client partnerships. The right candidate will be a polished communicator, active listener, and solutions-focused problem solver.

At Cannonball, we value thinkers and doers, people who not only generate big ideas but also bring them to life. In return, you’ll join a team of 45+ passionate Cannonballers committed to creating excellent work and making clients insanely happy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Create and implement media plans aligned with client goals.
• Channel Optimization: Identify the most effective media platforms across digital, print, TV, and social.
• Budget Oversight: Manage media budgets across clients, ensuring efficiency and strong ROI.
• Campaign Execution: Oversee media buys, content development, and ad placement.
• Performance Analysis: Track and analyze media performance; optimize based on insights.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts and build strong vendor relationships.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and clients to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support a growing internal media team composed of three buyers, a front-end developer and analyst support.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Travel: As needed to support clients and project execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of media planning experience

Preferred Experience:

• Prior leadership of a multi-person media team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience presenting to clients, both virtually and in-person
• Proven ability to manage vendor and partner relationships
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with video conferencing and presentation tools
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

To Apply: Email your resume to Kris Hoelscher, Human Resources Manager kris.hoelscher@cannonballagency.com

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Cannonball is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.