Associate Media Director

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $130K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own paid media execution across search and social with 6+ years of experience driving ROAS through cross-channel, full-funnel strategies and structured test-and-learn roadmaps.

  • Channel ownership across Google, Apple Search Ads, Bing, Snapchat, Reddit, X, and emerging formats to hit ROAS targets.
  • Translate performance trends into proactive optimization and clear ROI narratives for clients.
  • Collaborate with analytics and strategy teams to align media learnings with business goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end management of paid search and paid social channels (primarily Google, Apple Search Ads, Bing, Snapchat, Reddit, and Twitter)
  • Lead daily pacing, budget allocation, and in-flight optimizations
  • Execute & iterate on audience strategies & segmentation, creative testing, and campaign structure and scaling approaches
  • Identify performance trends and proactively adjust strategy to maximize ROAS
  • Develop and lead structured test & learn roadmaps
  • Formulate and execute cutting-edge channel and optimization strategies tailored directly to the client business goals.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align performance insights with broader business goals
  • Develop full-funnel strategies across paid search, paid social, retail media, and emerging channels
  • Identify and evaluate new media opportunities with AI-driven platforms, Beta opportunities, and new ad formats.
  • Collaborate with analytics, strategy, and client teams to ensure alignment.

Requirements

  • 6+ years in digital media management (agency experience preferred) with a proven track record of managing and scaling complex accounts independently
  • Advanced hands-on mastery of Paid Search (Google Ads, Bing, Apple Search Ads) and Paid Social (Snapchat, Reddit, X)
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience translating data into insights
  • Experience building and presenting client-facing reports and decks
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of: test & learn methodologies, creative performance drivers, full-funnel media strategy

Preferred

  • Experience navigating the nuances of mobile app marketing (acquisition, tracking, and retention) is a massive plus
  • Hands-on experience running app install and engagement campaigns is a huge plus

Benefits

  • A hybrid office model, with the option to WFH 2-3 days/week
  • A minimum of 20 days off yearly + 12 company holidays + summer hours
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Employer-matched 401k
  • Transit benefits, corporate discount programs, free fitness center membership
  • Career pathing, dedicated budget towards opportunities for professional growth
  • A culture focused on collaboration, curiosity & support, with regular events, volunteerism, and an employee-led recognition program
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Envisionit

Envisionit is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Chicago with in-house Media, Creative, Tech, Strategy and Analytics teams. We have fueled growth for clients in a range of industries, with a core focus is in technology, CPG and destination.We are bold and resourceful. Energized and curious. Ready to solve problems and eager to apply new ideas. Our mission is to know our clients and their market, customer, and needs better than anyone else in order to help them achieve goals faster & without friction. In our work, we value being engaged, proactive, impactful, curious, and supportive. In our culture, we champion transparency, belonging, giving back, and having fun. Our purpose at Envisionit is to "Seize the Opportunity." For our employees, partners, and clients: now is the moment to grow, learn, be curious, build new capabilities, and achieve amazing things.Current career opportunities at Envisionit are available here: https://envisionitagency.com/careers/

Founded in 2002
Chicago, Illinois, USA
78 employees (27 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
6.8%
Social
15.7%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~78

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
15.5 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3