Associate Director, Strategy & Activation (Marketing)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Strategy & Activation (Digital Marketing): Managing and guiding a team of media traders to design and optimize data-driven programmatic campaigns across multiple digital channels with an accent on biddable media and ad tech solutions. Focus on scaling campaign performance, managing direct reports, and integrating cross-channel media plans to drive tangible business impact.

Location: Chicago, USA

Compensation: $122,850 – $136,500 (Target Total Cash)

Company

hirify.global is an engineered marketing agency that utilizes data and technology to create personalized and productive relationships between brands and consumers.

What you will do

• Lead a team of 5-10 analysts and managers responsible for building and optimizing programmatic campaigns.
• Manage media trading platforms across multiple channels including display, mobile, search (Google, Yahoo/Bing), social (Facebook, Twitter), and online video.
• Develop granular and innovative campaigns to meet and exceed specific client goals.
• Act as a subject matter expert internally and for client contacts regarding biddable media and ad tech.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to create holistic cross-channel media plans and communicate campaign insights.
• Codify and share best practices across teams to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of deep digital optimization experience with multiple paid media channels.
• Proven experience managing 3 or more direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Excel and internet technologies.
• Dynamic communication and presentation skills.
• Must be based in Chicago.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and 401k contributions.
• Monthly stipends for Wellness ($75), Mobile Phone ($100), and Internet ($50).
• Annual stipends for Learning ($500) and Tuition ($2,000).
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary).
• Annual "Work From Anywhere" perk for 4 weeks per year.