Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of this position will be to be a key contributor to the Media, Tech & Data Practice to deliver thought leadership, strategic and tactical support to media activities, media industry advocacy, and cultivation of the media, tech and data communities through 4A’s Committee based activities.

Ideal candidates will have strategic mid-level media planning and buying experience – both offline and online. Importantly, the right candidate will have a progressive and curious approach; experience with media’s continuous platform expansion; a strong facility for data analytics and data processes; and strong familiarity with research and validation methods. This is a great opportunity for an organized self-starter, who can work well in a team, or individually.

Position Responsibilities:

The 4A’s Media Community:

• Assist in managing the direction, work, and output of media, tech & data committees – quarterly meetings, initiatives, and overall coordination
• Identifying goals and projects for 4A’s Committees (including securing speakers)
• Support 4A’s efforts to shape the necessary conversations around vital industry topics
• Individual consulting and interchanges/surveys with member agencies on media-related matters regarding capabilities and best practices across all media channels and data approaches
• Content development/writing for member bulletins and newsletters
• Assist the MT&D practice with notetaking and next steps for committee and media industry advocacy initiatives
• Manage Membership Engagement tracking by keeping the activity tracker up-to-date

Coordinate the 4A’s Media, Tech & Data team partnership with other 4A’s Practice Areas:

• Partner with the MarComms team on marketing media, technology & data educational events
• Support marketing logistics for media, tech & data topics, including website updates
• Work with 4A’s Research Services to understand and keep members apprised of key trends
• Partner with the 4A’s Strategic Partnership team to ensure delivery of agreed to partnership goals
• Manage content schedules with 4A’s member communication through the MarComms team

Thought Leadership:

• Support the Media, Tech & Data team in development and distribution of key thought initiatives and projects
• Manage practice area educational series (on-demand, webinars, town halls, etc.)
• Aid in the development and programming needs of key events - 4A’s summits/Forums
• Support industry advocacy efforts and POV’s including collaborative initiatives with the ANA. IAB, and other key industry bodies
• Lead survey design and gathering of information for member requests

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience at a media agency or media department of an advertising agency
• Knowledge of media planning, buying and measurement from a media or integrated agency
• Experience in working with data and analytical techniques and digital operations protocols
• Strong skills in writing, communication and presentation
• Exceptional management and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable interacting and building relationships with both mid-level and senior level leaders
• Strong organizational skills; an ability to multi-task and solve problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Workspace products

About the 4A’s: a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association

We focus on the core values of Passion, Agility, Curiosity and Collaboration as we partner together to support and champion 4A’s members to help their business thrive as we also strive to move the industry forward.

• Great team with a strong mission and incredible energy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) program
• Company-paid: Life Insurance (self, spouse and dependents); Disability coverage
• Generous PTO and company leave, including Summer Fridays and Volunteer Days
• Week off between Christmas & New Year Holidays
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Enviable work/life integration

What We Do:

The 4A’s was established in 1917 to promote, advance, and defend the interests of our member agencies, employees and the advertising and marketing industries overall. We empower our members to drive commerce, spark connections, and shape culture through infinite creativity. With a focus on advocacy, talent and the value of creativity and technology to drive business growth and cultural change, the organization serves 600+ member agencies across 1,200 offices, which help direct more than 85% of total U.S. advertising spend. The 4A’s includes the 4A’s Benefits division, which insures more than 160,000 employees; the government relations team, who advocate for policies to support the industry; and the 4A’s Foundation, which advocates for and connects multicultural talent to the marketing industry by fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity and craft to fuel a more ?equitable future for the industry.

About The 4A’s

We focus on the core values of Passion, Agility, Curiosity and Collaboration as we partner together to support and champion 4A’s members to help their business thrive as we also strive to move the industry forward.

• Great team with a strong mission and incredible energy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) program
• Company-paid: Life Insurance (self, spouse and dependents); Disability coverage
• Generous PTO and company leave, including Summer Fridays and Volunteer Days
• Week off between Christmas & New Year Holidays
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Enviable work/life integration

What We Do

The 4A’s was established in 1917 to promote, advance, and defend the interests of our member agencies, employees and the advertising and marketing industries overall. We empower our members to drive commerce, spark connections, and shape culture through infinite creativity. With a focus on advocacy, talent and the value of creativity and technology to drive business growth and cultural change, the organization serves 600+ member agencies across 1,200 offices, which help direct more than 85% of total U.S. advertising spend. The 4A’s includes the 4A’s Benefits division, which insures more than 160,000 employees; the government relations team, who advocate for policies to support the industry; and the 4A’s Foundation, which advocates for and connects multicultural talent to the marketing industry by fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity and craft to fuel a more equitable future for the industry.

4A’s is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel policies are applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.