Associate Director, Paid Media

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $120K/yrManager6+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead media strategy, client leadership, and end-to-end execution across major platforms while driving KPI improvements and mentoring junior team members.

  • Own media strategy and client leadership
  • Drive KPI improvements and execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop best-in-class media strategies, defining best practices across platforms, and mentoring junior members through hard- and soft-skill training/feedback.
  • Serve as a client-facing lead, presenting recommendations, performance insights, strategic opportunities, and campaign timelines.
  • Continuously demonstrate the business value of media by outlining success metrics and driving improvements in KPIs such as ROAS, CTR, and revenue.
  • Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with vendor reps, helping to identify risks and opportunities for the business, staying up-to-date on new ad products and taking a proactive role in sharing new opportunities with clients.
  • Translate data into actionable recommendations in addition to partnering with Analytics on learning agendas and measurement plans tied to client business goals.
  • Take ultimate responsibility for flawless execution of media plans, including ad creation, targeting, budget pacing, and inventory selection.
  • Feel comfortable with hands-on platform activation and optimization as-needed while coaching junior team members.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in advertising, business, marketing, or a related field.
  • 6-9 years of paid media experience in an agency setting, with deep hands-on expertise in paid social strategy, buying, optimization, and measurement across both performance and brand objectives.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale campaigns across platforms such as Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Reddit, ideally for CPG or retail clients.
  • Highly analytical problem-solving skills with advanced Excel knowledge and the ability to turn complex performance data into practical recommendations.
  • Effective team leadership skills and, the ability to keep deliverables on schedule, and maintain high team morale.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a track record of working with VP-, SVP-, and C-level executives at enterprise organizations, and a positive, collaborative attitude whether working independently or on a team.
  • Retail media network campaign management experience (Amazon, Walmart, Roundel, etc.) preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
  • 401k w/ Company Match
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

rEvolution Marketing

Definition of Revolution is: a dramatic change in ideas.In the past three years, the marketing landscape has changed more dramatically than over the past 20 years combined. From the growth of internet video, wireless content to Social Media over all devices. Revolution is positioned better than ever to deliver cross-media programs that can be experienced wherever consumers are. We are masters of “change” and will continue to evolve as the marketing mediums continues to morph and merge. Revolution Marketing is a unique, entertainment and event marketing agency. We don’t look at this business as “one size fits all”. We re-invent ourselves with every project that we take on. We win business year in and year out by leading the industry in:- Entertainment Marketing Strategy- Negotiation for Brands from Venues to Talent- Out-of-the-box Thinking and Creative- Social Media Analytics- Content Creative, Generation, Capture and Management (Audio, Still, Video, UG, Etc)- Custom Fabrication- Live Event Production & Management- Amplification – Social Media, Media Partnerships, etc.From building the world’s largest Godiva Box in Times Square NYC to working with Gibson Guitar to renaming the Universal Amphitheatre or fabricating the Red Bull Speakeasy at the Coachella Music Festival - we help brands negotiate the entertainment landscape with sponsorship and amazing experiential programs that are then amplified to the masses.For our staff, this business is not a job; it’s a way of life. Our repeat business is almost 100%. We are available 24/7 for our clients, and we don’t go to sleep until the job is done properly. Our deal making prowess is second to none. We’ve been developing and creating integrated sponsorship/entertainment marketing programs before it was in style, and therefore, our Rolodex is very strong in every category of business. Please feel free to explore out website and enjoy some of the work that we’ve accomplished.

Founded in 2001
New York, New York, USA
45 employees (14 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$110K/yr – $120K/yr

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Paid Media median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

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Associate Director, Paid Media

rEvolution Marketing · Chicago, IL · Hybrid