Media & Digital Strategy Director

Louisville, CO (Hybrid)

$147K/yr – $202K/yrDirector/Executive15+ years expFull time

Posted 17 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead end-to-end media strategy and transformation, directing investment governance, agency partnerships, measurement, audience intelligence and team capability across the full funnel.

  • Define annual, cross-channel media strategy across awareness to advocacy
  • Drive digital transformation and data-driven optimization
  • Build and mentor a high-performing media team

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Full-Funnel Media Strategy . Define the media engagement strategy across awareness, consideration, conversion and advocacy, translating brand and business priorities into integrated annual strategies.
  • Digital & Emerging Media Transformation. Lead the organization in transformation towards a digital-first pet parent model; strengthening team capabilities across media platforms, insights, and effective GEO strategies.
  • Investment Strategy & Governance . Own the allocation and governance of media investment across brands, channels and funnel stages, establishing clear principles for prioritization, optimization and ROI.
  • Agency Leadership & Media Excellence . Lead media agency relationships, scopes of work and performance, ensuring access to best-in-class planning, buying, innovation, technology and measurement capabilities.
  • Measurement, Performance & Optimization. Establish a robust measurement framework across the funnel, translating media performance into actionable insights and continuously improving effectiveness, efficiency and return on investment.
  • Audience Intelligence, Data & Personalization. Build actionable audience intelligence and segmentation to sharpen targeting, personalization and media effectiveness across the pet parent journey.
  • Search, AI & Digital Discovery. Lead Search, SEO/GEO and AI-driven discovery strategies to maximize brand visibility, relevance and authority across evolving digital journeys.
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building. Build and develop a high-performing Media team, strengthening future-ready capabilities across Media, Audience Intelligence, Measurement, Search and AI.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in Media and Digital Marketing, ideally within consumer products or DTC organizations.
  • Deep expertise in full-funnel media strategy and planning, with strong knowledge across Brand Media, Retail Media, Search, Social, Video/CTV, Programmatic and emerging digital channels.
  • Strong digital-first orientation, with demonstrated ability to evolve media strategies and capabilities in response to changing consumer behaviors, technology, GEO and new forms of digital discovery.
  • Proven experience managing media investments, including budget allocation, governance and optimization across brands, channels and audiences to maximize effectiveness and ROI.
  • Strong understanding of audience intelligence , data and measurement, with experience leveraging insights, segmentation and performance analytics to improve targeting, personalization and media effectiveness.
  • Proven agency and partner leadership , with experience managing complex agency relationships, setting strategic direction and driving accountability, innovation and high-quality execution.
  • Proven people leadership experience , with a track record of building, developing and inspiring high-performing teams while strengthening functional capabilities and ways of working.

Benefits

  • Safety:   a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe,   healthy   and respectful environment.
  • Industry Competitive Benefits:   Medical, Dental,   Vision   and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
  • Continuing Education:   In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
  • Quality:   a dedication to   uphold   the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
  • Other Perks:   Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!
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Champion Petfoods

3.7 Glassdoor

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning, independent pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning more than a quarter century. At Champion, our mission is clear and strong: we make Biologically AppropriateTM dog and cat foods from fresh regional ingredients. Leading the industry in innovation and quality control, Champion is known as the maker of ACANA and ORIJEN foods. Prepared exclusively in our own kitchens, our foods have earned an international reputation of trust, offering peace-of-mind to Pet Lovers when feeding their cherished companions. Champion employs team members dedicated to creating only the world’s best petfood.At Champion Petfoods we’re committed to making significant investments in people – and we believe in carefully selecting passionate Pet Lovers to join our growing teams.

Founded in 1985
Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
611 employees (40 in marketing)
63% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$147K/yr – $202K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
32 (5% of company)
Median Tenure
1.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$16
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.5%
Direct
43%
Referral
6.5%
Social
10.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~611

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Media & Digital Strategy Director

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