Associate Media Director (Planning & Strategy) (Adtech)

TL;DR

Associate Media Director (Adtech): Leading strategic media planning and execution efforts for local campaigns with an accent on performance-driven strategies and regional buying. Focus on developing and implementing media strategies across DSPs, Google, Search, META (paid social), and TTD, ensuring optimal use of platforms.

Location: Chicago, must work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer focused on providing the best training, onboarding, and employee experience.

What you will do

• Lead media planning and investment for local campaigns, focusing on performance-driven strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to establish media objectives and drive strategic alignment.
• Manage client relationships and day-to-day queries, providing strategic direction.
• Oversee media execution, ensuring timely delivery against key milestones.
• Develop and implement media strategies across DSPs, Google, Search, META, and TTD.
• Present media plans and performance insights internally and to clients, providing actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in media planning and investment, focusing on performance, Search, Social, and Programmatic.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Proven ability to integrate media, creative, and brand objectives.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar media budgets.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Digital and unwired experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in proprietary analytics and syndicated research tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Global maternity and parental leave.
• Competitive benefits packages, including vacation, compassionate leave, wellness days, and flex days.
• Access to online services for families and new parents.
• Early Dismissal Friday’s (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday).
• Internal learning and development programs.
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts.