Senior Director of Paid Media: $400-$800K

USA (Remote)

$400K/yr – $800K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 7 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid media for a portfolio of key accounts, driving fast, profitable scale while maintaining CAC targets.

Lead strategy and day-to-day execution
Mentor junior media buyers and collaborate with data, creative, CRO teams
Engage with clients to set direction and report performance

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own paid media strategy and day-to-day execution for a portfolio of key client accounts
Drive fast, profitable scale while keeping CAC on target
Make high-stakes budget calls, often tens of thousands of dollars a day
Lead and develop junior media buyers through daily hands-on work and review
Work with the data team on reporting, attribution and decisions
Partner with the creative team on testing strategy, briefs and finding winners
Work with the CRO team to improve landing pages and funnel conversion
Be the senior paid media voice with clients: set direction, explain performance and build trust

Requirements

A track record of managing accounts that spend 7–8 figures a month
Proof that you've scaled accounts quickly and profitably
Deep hands-on skill in the major paid social and search platforms
Strong analytical judgment. You're comfortable deciding fast from incomplete data
Experience leading or mentoring media buyers
Clear, confident communication with clients and leadership

Preferred

Experience in DTC
Experience in restricted verticals (telehealth, health, pharma, supplements, finance)

Benefits

Fully remote
Work with the largest accounts in the category
A full team around you: media buyers, data, creative and CRO
Real upside: people who are driven and go above and beyond move up fast, and their pay rises with them

Salaries

Posted range

$400K/yr – $800K/yr

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