Media Account Director

Would you like to join a full-service media agency specialising in the entertainment and gaming sector? The agency offers end-to-end advertising consultancy, media planning, media buying, and digital activation across digital and traditional media channels, including PPC, paid social, programmatic, TV, and OOH. The agency prides itself on delivering high-impact campaigns for some of the most exciting names in online gaming.

The Account Director will lead client strategy, oversee media plans and activation, and analyse performance. You''ll be key to delivering high-quality work for gaming clients.

The Role

• Act as a senior lead across gaming client accounts, owning relationships and driving strategy
• Split time evenly between client/team management and hands-on platform activation (PPC, paid social, programmatic)
• Support the CEO in developing agency-wide best practices, innovation initiatives, and internal training
• Lead campaign planning, oversee execution, and ensure performance is aligned with client objectives
• Contribute to new business development and pitch support
• Provide strategic direction while maintaining quality implementation standards
• Mentor and line manage junior members

The Candidate

• Proven agency-side experience at Account Director or Senior Account Manager level
• Strong expertise across PPC, Paid Social, and Programmatic platforms
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Comfortable leading client relationships and presenting strategic recommendations
• Passionate about gaming and/or entertainment
• Confident working in a hands-on environment where you''ll both think big and execute
• Brings a proactive, agile mindset and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative culture
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to support with pitch and growth initiatives

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