Senior Director, Media & Growth

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$218K/yr – $324K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will own the global paid media strategy and lead the marketing function to deliver measurable growth through integrated media, strong agency partnerships, and data-driven optimization.

  • Own growth targets driven by paid media
  • Lead cross-functional marketing leadership and strategy
  • Build and optimize measurement frameworks and partner relationships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and articulate a clear, compelling vision and strategy for the marketing function
  • Provide key inputs as an industry leader and expert in marketing
  • Inspire and lead the marketing team to achieve long-term success
  • Align marketing strategies with PayPal-wide strategy and operations
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in marketing practices
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure the marketing function supports overall business goals
  • Develop and own the global paid media strategy across all channels — paid search, paid social, display, video, streaming, out-of-home, and emerging platforms
  • Build integrated media plans that connect brand awareness to performance outcomes, ensuring every dollar of investment is tied to a measurable business result
  • Lead the annual and quarterly media planning process in close partnership with Finance and Marketing leadership
  • Define channel investment priorities, audience strategies, and creative rotation frameworks across all markets

Requirements

  • 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

  • At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
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Founded in 1998
San Jose, California, USA
36K employees (1,598 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
59% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$218K/yr – $324K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Web Marketing median pay in the United States

$99K/yr

Most pay falls between $74K and $135K. Based on 314 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$12.2B
Last Raise
$7B
Post IPO Debt, 4 months ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $7B
  • Jun 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $5B
  • Feb 2001
    Series D • $90M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
482.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.2M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
11.8%
Direct
57.5%
Referral
28.3%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~36K
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Senior Director, Media & Growth

PayPal · Chicago, IL · Hybrid