About the job
Paid Media Consultant – Boston
Hybrid Work Model (3 days in-office)
Rival is a dynamic marketing consultancy designed for challengers, and we are on the lookout for a Consultant to bolster our Boston team.
This position is not for the faint-hearted or those seeking the status quo. Our clients turn to us for innovative marketing strategies that navigate through complexity, outperform competitors, and generate impactful results.
As a Consultant, you will spearhead consulting projects that meld outstanding media, data, and technology expertise with creative challenger insights—driving brands to achieve growth through premium, high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Media Planning: Collaborate on media planning for brand and performance clients, striking a balance between long-term brand investment and immediate demand efficiency across a wide range of digital and traditional channels.
- Consultative Media Execution: Work closely with specialized media buying teams to refine campaign strategies, ensuring rigorous A/B testing, precise audience targeting, and alignment with broader business objectives.
- Data & Measurement: Support clients and internal data specialists in transforming complex measurement frameworks (like MMM, MTA, and incrementality testing) into clear, actionable business insights.
- AI Workflow & Capability Innovation: Partner with the product team to create innovative, AI-driven workflows and capabilities. Identify opportunities to incorporate agentic AI and automation into daily operations to establish resilient, scalable competitive advantages for both the agency and our clients.
- End-to-End Project Management: Collaborate with senior team members to manage operational workflows across integrated projects, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration, timely campaign delivery, and strict adherence to budgets and deadlines.
- Client Relationship Leadership: Build and nurture strong, trust-based client relationships, acting as the primary contact for both media and integrated clients.
Why Choose Rival?
- A consultancy with a unique approach. We are four years in, rapidly growing, and proving that there’s a premium alternative to traditional, bloated incumbents.
- A global perspective. Engage with ambitious clients across North America, Europe, Africa, and beyond.

