Director of Integrated Investment (Paid Search & Social Director)

Dallas, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated paid search and social programs as an Investment Director to optimize enterprise campaigns.

  • Oversee integrated paid search and social strategy for large client campaigns.
  • Must-have: Seven-plus years in a digital media agency with hands-on paid search and paid social.
  • Standout: Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and full‑funnel optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a team of social buyers, supervisors, and associate directors, providing training and guidance on industry best practices and campaign management techniques.
  • Troubleshoot technical assets such as product catalogs, pixels, offline data sets and more.
  • Well versed in the paid social vendor landscape and contributes to agency POVs.
  • Participate in meetings/client QBRs and assist with meeting deliverables and keynote presentations.
  • Lead voice for senior-level client relationships and provide key social media subject matter expertise and thought leadership to drive innovation, manage team priorities, and lead content.
  • Oversee the development of learning agendas, including testing methodologies, reporting requirements, and optimization requirements, to ensure full impact and efficiency of each campaign.
  • Provide final sign-off on RFP creation and review of partners’ responses, act as a point of escalation for partner negotiations, and stewardship of key partnerships.

Requirements

  • Seven-plus years of experience in a digital media agency environment, with deep hands-on knowledge of both paid search and paid social ecosystems.
  • Proven track record managing enterprise-scale campaigns across Google Ads (Search, YouTube, Performance Max), Bing, and major social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc.).
  • Three-plus years of experience managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams; adept at setting clear standards, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence.
  • Demonstrated expertise in automation, bidding strategies, and AI-enhanced optimization (e.g., Performance Max, predictive audiences, or machine learning-driven targeting).
  • Advanced understanding of tracking and measurement systems, including GA4, Google Tag Manager, and offline conversion imports.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data visualization), with comfort using data to tell compelling stories.
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners across strategy, analytics, and creative disciplines.

Benefits

  • Paid company holidays and vacation earned per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Benefits: medical, dental, and vision; life/AD&D; and short-/long-term insurance
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Founded in 2009
Dallas, Texas, USA