Associate Media Director, Performance Media

Chicago, IL

Posted: 06/04/2026 Industry: (ad+one) Internal Opportunities Job Number: HE26.5.14.1 Remote Friendly: Hybrid Experience:

Job Description

 

Associate Media Director, Performance Media

Our client, a growing integrated marketing agency, is seeking an Associate Media Director, Performance Marketing to lead full-funnel media strategy and performance initiatives across a diverse portfolio of clients. This role will focus on driving measurable business results through data-driven media planning, optimization, analytics, and client leadership across paid social, paid search, programmatic, CTV, and emerging digital channels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of integrated, cross-channel media strategies across paid social, search, programmatic, CTV, and digital media platforms
  • Translate client business goals into measurable media plans, KPI frameworks, audience strategies, and optimization approaches
  • Oversee campaign performance, pacing, budget allocation, and ongoing optimization initiatives across multiple accounts
  • Utilize GA4 and platform reporting tools to analyze campaign performance, audience behavior, attribution, and conversion trends
  • Develop testing roadmaps across audiences, creative, landing pages, and channels to improve performance and efficiency
  • Present strategic insights, reporting, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Serve as a senior client-facing lead and trusted strategic partner across assigned accounts
  • Partner closely with analytics, creative, account, and media teams to ensure alignment across integrated campaigns
  • Mentor and support junior team members across strategy, analytics interpretation, and client communication
  • Drive process improvement, operational efficiency, and a culture of continuous optimization

Requirements

  • 6-8+ years of experience in performance marketing, digital media strategy, analytics, or integrated media within an agency environment
  • Strong experience across paid social, paid search, programmatic, CTV, and omnichannel media planning
  • Deep understanding of Google Analytics 4, attribution, conversion analysis, and performance measurement methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with platforms/tools such as Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, DSPs, Looker Studio, Skai, Salesforce, HubSpot, or Shopify
  • Proven experience managing large media budgets and multiple client accounts simultaneously
  • Strong client-facing presentation and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior team members
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment

Additional Information

  • Hybrid schedule - in office 3 days a week
  • Strong growth opportunity within a collaborative and entrepreneurial agency environment

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