Reset your expectations of what a healthcare agency can be. Fingerpaint was founded on a simple, powerful idea: Put people first. By replacing egos with a "Never Paint by Number" philosophy, we empower our teams to create truly original work while delivering integrated marketing and life sciences solutions for patients and providers alike. Fiercely independent, we blend empathy, creativity, and data to solve the industry’s most complex challenges, empowering bold thinkers to craft with the courage and purpose needed to break the mold.
We’re a different type of media partner.
Most of us came from large media organizations, many within holding companies.
We were looking for a better way of working, where we could leverage both our expertise and our imaginations. Where media strategists and activation specialists harness the power of content, intentional placements, and outcomes-based buying to drive exceptional performance. Better than what we've ever experienced.
Our best-in-class, never-paint-by-number approach to omnichannel and media planning and activation delivers efficiency and amplify successes for our diverse set of clients.
The Media Director is a senior leader responsible for owning media strategy, client outcomes, and team performance for key Fingerpaint clients. This role sets the strategic vision for media planning and activation and drives innovation, growth, and operational rigor across accounts.
As a trusted advisor to clients and a key member of agency leadership, the Media Director partners with cross-functional leaders and senior clients to shape long-term media approaches that are data-driven, customer-centric, compliant, and accountable to business results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for media planning, investment approach, channel roles, and partner strategy across accounts
Guide and approve media recommendations, ensuring strong strategic rationale, integration with broader marketing initiatives, and alignment to performance goals
Oversee media performance, working with analytics and insights teams to assess impact, identify opportunities, and inform future strategy
Act as a senior strategic voice in new business efforts, including media strategy development, pitch presentations, and growth initiatives
Lead high-level media discussions, including annual planning, investment strategy, optimization direction, and innovation opportunities
Influence client decision-making with clear, compelling, data-driven recommendations, often outside of standard planning cycles
