Vice President, Media

Coppell, TX (On-site)

$192K/yr – $274K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own growth through search and paid media while weaving AI-driven measurement to speed learning and investment decisions.

  • Growth Infrastructure: Own paid and organic search strategy across Google and AI answer engines to influence consideration at the moment of search.
  • Demand Generation: Lead paid social across TikTok, Meta, and YouTube to build reach and bring new guests to the brands.
  • Measurement & AI: Embed AI-driven analytics to measure, optimize, and predict weekly performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Search as a growth engine. This is central to the role. You will own paid search and organic search strategy, and you will make sure we show up when guests are actively searching and weighing their options. That includes how a brand like ours appears in Google, in AI-driven answer engines such as Gemini, and across a search landscape that is changing fast. Winning the consideration moment is the single biggest opportunity in front of us.
  • Paid media across the acquisition funnel. You will lead paid social on TikTok, Meta, and YouTube, along with the broader plan that builds reach and brings new guests to both brands.
  • Hyperlocal activation. National reach matters, and so does filling a specific store on a specific weekend. You will think about media at both altitudes and connect them.
  • The media mix model. You will put it to work against clear weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals, and refine it as the business teaches us more.
  • The agency partnership. You will guide the plans, own the budget, and hold our partners to real accountability and continuous optimization.
  • Measurement and AI. You will bring AI and advanced analytics into how we measure, optimize, and predict, so we learn faster and invest smarter every week. AI is a core part of how this function works, not a side project.

Requirements

  • Driven acquisition experience with measurable business results
  • Deep understanding of paid and organic search
  • Knowledge of how AI is reshaping how people find and choose brands
  • Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills

Preferred

  • Experience leveraging AI and advanced analytics in measurement/optimization
  • Experience with AI-driven search and optimization
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across brand, CRM, and store operations
  • Experience in national and local media planning

Benefits

  • Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event
  • PTO that increases with tenure
  • 11 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits
  • Part Time/Full Time benefits available
  • Livongo and Telehealth benefits
  • 401k with company match following 6 months of employment
  • Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports Team Members during difficult Times)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings
  • Work out facility on-site
  • Employee Power Card | Free Video Games
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Welcome to Dave & Buster's, the ONLY place to Eat, Drink, Play & Watch Sports®, all under one roof! Here, you can immerse yourself in a world of excitement, from our Million Dollar Midway, packed with the hottest arcade games, to our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations served in our American restaurant. We're not just a destination; we're an experience you won't find anywhere else. And yes, you want to work here.Join us and be part of the team that runs the fun. With Main Event Entertainment (Acquired in 2022) by our side, we're amplifying the entertainment experience for our Guests and Team Members alike. Together, we're creating endless possibilities, setting the stage for unforgettable moments and lifelong memories. The fun never stops! Come be a part of something extraordinary.

Founded in 1982
Coppell, Texas, USA
13K employees (545 in marketing)