Associate Director Site Direct & Programmatic Media

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated site direct and programmatic media strategies with senior leadership across planning, buying, and optimization to hit client KPIs.

  • Own end-to-end strategy and performance across site direct and programmatic campaigns.
  • Must-have: 6+ years in omni-channel digital media planning and buying.
  • Standout: Experience leading teams and AI/automation adoption.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of integrated site direct and programmatic media strategies aligned to client business objectives and KPIs
  • Serve as a senior point of contact for assigned accounts, guiding strategy, performance discussions, and channel recommendations
  • Translate client goals into actionable, channel-specific approaches, ensuring alignment across planning, buying, and measurement
  • Partner with Planning, Account Management, and Analytics teams to ensure programmatic and site direct efforts are fully integrated within broader media strategies
  • Contribute to new business efforts and new account onboarding
  • Own performance outcomes across assigned accounts, ensuring site direct and programmatic campaigns deliver against client KPIs and business objectives
  • Lead performance strategy and optimization direction, guiding teams on prioritization, test design, and optimization approaches across channels including display, video, CTV, audio, and native
  • Oversee campaign execution through Managers and Buyers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to best practices
  • Establish and administer performance standards, holding teams accountable to pacing, delivery, and financial accuracy across campaigns
  • Provide senior-level guidance on complex campaign structures, measurement strategies, and optimization challenges, serving as a key escalation point for performance-related issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience in omni-channel digital media planning and buying, including both site direct and programmatic channels
  • Demonstrated leadership experience of at least 3+ years managing accounts and mentoring team members
  • Experience in B2B, Healthcare, and/or QSR/Restaurant verticals is a plus
  • Strong hands-on expertise with DSP platforms (The Trade Desk preferred) and skilled knowledge and practice with direct-IO media buying processes.
  • Prisma experience a plus. Must also be comfortable with campaign management systems (CM360) and reporting tools (DOMO, Placer, etc.).
  • Deep understanding of tracking methodologies, ad servers, attribution models, and measurement best practices
  • Proven ability to present to clients and lead performance discussions with confidence and clarity
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients, campaigns, and deadlines simultaneously
  • Experience with or exposure to AI tools and automation within digital media workflows a plus

Preferred

  • Experience with or exposure to AI tools and automation within digital media workflows a plus
  • Prisma experience a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • FSA, HSA (with company contribution)
  • Life & Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off that starts strong and grows with you
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Volunteer time
  • Birthday day off

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