Media Strategy Leader

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive enterprise media strategy and growth as a senior leader who connects paid channels into a business-driving ecosystem.

  • Own the health and growth of enterprise client accounts with cross-channel strategy.
  • Must-have: senior leader with hands-on expertise across major paid media channels and team mentoring.
  • Standout: combines executive poise with entrepreneurial execution and ownership mindset.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Group Director, Media Strategy at Modifly (A CourtAvenue Company) is a senior leader and practitioner with deep, hands-on expertise across all major digital and traditional paid media channels. This role goes beyond execution: it is about connecting channels into a cohesive, business-driving ecosystem and shaping strategies that deliver measurable results for enterprise clients.
  • This leader is responsible for the health and growth of client accounts, developing high-impact strategies, and driving thought leadership both internally and externally.
  • They will manage and mentor a team of Associate Directors and Managers, ensuring flawless execution while elevating the department’s capabilities.

Preferred

  • The ideal candidate is a high-EQ leader who thrives in the white space. They are the 'Cruising Duck': calm, confident, and commanding in front of Enterprise-level clients, while relentlessly 'paddling' behind the scenes to ensure execution is flawless.
  • You possess the sophisticated strategic toolkit of a global holding company but prefer the speed, agility, and 'all-hands-on-deck' grit of an entrepreneurial environment.
  • This is a role for a builder, not just a manager.
  • Radical Adaptability: You are not set in your ways. You view change management as a core competency and remain resilient when priorities shift or resources are lean.
  • The 'Founder' Mentality: You understand that in a growing agency, 'that’s not my job' doesn’t exist. You take extreme ownership of outcomes, knowing that trust is built through consistent, high-professionalism and winning results.
  • Executive Poise & High EQ: You can read a room—whether it’s an internal brainstorm or a C-suite presentation. You stay emotionally steady under pressure and lead your team with empathy and clarity.
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CourtAvenue

Founded in 2020 and built by entrepreneurs, agency veterans, and business experts, we are helping the largest and most ambitious brands accelerate their digital transformations.

Founded in 2020
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
107 employees (33 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.8%
Direct
46.6%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.2%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~107

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (13% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
1.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

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