Director, Media Portfolio & Operations

Minneapolis, MN (Remote)

$121K/yr – $216K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media portfolio operations and governance across channels with cross-functional alignment and scalable processes.

  • Own strategy, governance, and oversight of the media portfolio.
  • Must-have: 10 years in media/advertising operations and 8+ years leading managers.
  • Standout: Experience scaling operational frameworks and dashboards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy, governance and oversight of our media portfolio across channels and campaigns
  • Build and maintain operational frameworks, documentation, calendars, and workflows that ensure clarity and alignment
  • Partner with cross functional leaders to gather inputs, align plans, and support seamless execution
  • Oversee reporting, dashboards, and insights that guide investment decisions and performance optimization
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline media processes, improve efficiency, and scale best practices
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high performing team focused on media operations and portfolio management

Requirements

  • 10 years of experience in media, marketing, retail, advertising operations, or related fields
  • 8 years of people leadership experience, including managing managers
  • Ability to lead complex media operations or portfolio functions
  • Strong organizational, strategic thinking, and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and senior stakeholders
  • Ability to work with data, reporting tools, and performance frameworks

Preferred

  • Experience leading media operations, advertising operations or investment governance
  • Familiarity with workflow, project management or portfolio management tools
  • Understanding of retail media networks or digital advertising ecosystems
  • Experience driving change and implementing new processes or systems
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment
  • Experience with media tools such as Demand Side Platforms and media quality assurance processes
  • Experience with media tags to include DoubleVerify, Floodlights and IAS

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Generous employee discount
  • Physical and mental well-being support
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