Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next-generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI-native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher-quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, and P&G. 

We are seeking an experienced Digital/Performance Media Planning Director to lead integrated media strategy and execution for a high-profile global sports and well known marketplace. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and strong collaborator who can br

Client & Strategy Leadership 

• Serve as the primary client contact for all digital and performance media initiatives. 

• Drive proactive communication, ensure strategic alignment, and maintain high-quality delivery standards. 

• Develop and implement integrated media strategies and campaign plans across digital channels, ensuring alignment with global and regional objectives. 

• Act as a key representative of the agency, fostering trust-based partnerships with senior client stakeholders. 
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Cross-Market Collaboration 

• Partner closely with regional teams to adapt and implement successful strategies for the India market. 

• Facilitate knowledge and best-practice sharing between regional and local teams, ensuring alignment of media principles and performance benchmarks. 

• Provide regional teams with regular updates on local market activities, results, forecasts, and performance insights. 
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Campaign & Creative Integration 

• Oversee end-to-end performance media planning and activation in coordination with creative and digital marketing teams. 

• Serve as the key liaison between client marketing teams and creative partners to ensure alignment on campaign needs and deliverables. 

• Support the development of localized creative assets and digital solutions to meet evolving business and media requirements. 
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• Business Insights & Reporting 

  • Provide strategic inputs on campaign performance, optimization, and forecasting. 
  • Offer market intelligence on consumer behaviour, digital trends, and category dynamics to inform planning decisions. 
  • Lead performance tracking, financial reconciliations, and ensure campaign reporting accuracy. 

• 13+ years of experience in digital or performance media planning and strategy, preferably within a leading media agency. 

• Proven track record in managing large-scale, cross-market media campaigns. 

• Deep understanding of digital performance channels (Search, Social, Programmatic, E-commerce). 

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. 

• Exceptional organizational and stakeholder management skills. 

• Experience working across multiple markets or with global clients is highly desirable. 

• Annual Leave in number of 15 allotted to all employees beginning of every calendar year.
• Sick Leave in number of 12 is allotted effective DOJ and beginning of ever calendar year.
• Other Leaves-Maternity Leave & Paternity Leaves, Birthday Leave Entitlement
• Dedicated L&D Budget for all Teams to upskill & get certified
• All employees are entitled for Group Personal Accident Cover & Life Cover Insurance.
• Insurance coverage for the entire family (Employee + up to 7 dependents - Self, Spouse, up to 4 children, and Parents)
• Monthly Cross Team Lunch
• Rewards and Recognition program-Employee of the month, Star Performer, Tenure Celebration & many more

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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