Media Director

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid media planning and buying for a fast-moving tourism/travel account, translating data into client growth while leading a high-performing team in a dynamic, multi-channel environment.

  • Growth & Leadership: Primary strategic media partner, driving agile decision-making and rapid pivots.
  • Omnichannel Strategy: Oversee integrated plans blending digital (Social, Search, Programmatic, Video) with traditional media, influencer marketing, and sports sponsorships.
  • Hands-on Execution: Player-coach who can log into Meta, Google Ads, TikTok to troubleshoot and optimize when needed.

Job Description

Own end-to-end paid media planning and buying for a fast-moving tourism/travel account, translating data into client growth while leading a high-performing team in a dynamic, multi-channel environment.

  • Growth & Leadership: Primary strategic media partner, driving agile decision-making and rapid pivots.
  • Omnichannel Strategy: Oversee integrated plans blending digital (Social, Search, Programmatic, Video) with traditional media, influencer marketing, and sports sponsorships.
  • Hands-on Execution: Player-coach who can log into Meta, Google Ads, TikTok to troubleshoot and optimize when needed.
  • Framework Elevation: Align planning, execution, and tracking with brand architecture and high-performance standards.
  • Campaign Collaboration: Work closely with creative, analytics, and account teams to develop well-rounded campaigns.
  • Team Development: Directly manage, coach, and build accountability structures for media planners and buyers.
  • Budget & Outcomes: Manage complex budgets, forecast against client objectives, and translate data into compelling client stories.
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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