Director, Media and Paid Partnerships

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$112K/yr – $145K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive a full-funnel paid media program across search, social, CTV, audio, and partnerships, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and measurable business outcomes.

Define an integrated paid media strategy across digital channels and select partnerships.
Manage end-to-end paid social campaigns, including targeting, testing, budgeting, and optimization.
Collaborate with other divisions to align media investments with revenue and campaign data.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and run an integrated paid media strategy across digital channels (including search, paid social, CTV, audio) with select local media partnerships and OOH.
Manage paid social campaigns end to end across platforms, from targeting and creative testing to budget pacing and optimization,
Partner with other divisions to align media investments with institutional goals and campaign data.
Negotiate and manage media partnerships to ensure cost-effective placements tied to measurable business outcomes.
Run continuous testing programs (creative, audience, channel mix) with clearly defined measurement and attribution to prove what’s driving conversion and revenue.
Integrate paid, owned, and earned channels for cohesive storytelling and conversion impact.
Champion innovation and experimentation in media strategy, and use performance data to reallocate budget quickly toward what works.

Requirements

A growth marketer mindset: comfortable running fast test-and-learn cycles and shifting strategy based on data rather than instinct or precedent.
A track record of driving measurable revenue or attendance/conversion growth through paid media.
Deep expertise in paid social and digital media planning, buying, and optimization.
Proven ability to use analytics, testing, and attribution models to drive budget and channel decisions.
Strong negotiation and partnership management skills.
Experience integrating media strategy with broader revenue and business objectives.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across divisions and external stakeholders.

Museum of Science

One of the world's largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, the Museum of Science, Boston introduces 1.5 million visitors a year to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) via dynamic programs and hundreds of interactive exhibits. The Museum of Science carries out its mission as a leader in transforming the nation’s relationship with science and technology through world-class exhibits, industry-leading curriculum, and innovative programming. As science and technology shapes our lives, it means we: • Promote active citizenship • Inspire lifelong appreciation of the importance of science • Make STEM accessible to young people of all backgrounds and abilities These principles manifest every day in all we do within the Museum walls as well as around the world, as a steward of our community, as informal and formal educators, and as advocates for scientific advancement. Since its founding in 1830, the Museum of Science has been at the cutting edge of scientific study and education. Today it has become an iconic symbol of the city’s long cultural and technological history – and future. Within its 3⁄4 mile long building, the Museum of Science includes: • 10,000 square foot Hall of Human Life, allowing visitors to explore how they engage with their own bodies • Thomson Theater of Electricity, home to the world’s largest Van de Graaf generator which makes indoor lightning • Charles Hayden Planetarium, the most technologically advanced theater in New England • Mugar Omni Theater, New England’s only dome IMAX screen • Award-winning pre-K – 8 engineering curriculum, EiE, reaching 1.3 million students each yearAs a leader in the world’s museum community, we use our role as educator and communicator to bring diverse communities together to learn, share, and consider our collective role in the future of our planet.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

605 employees (101 in marketing)

www.mos.org