Description
A fast‑growing, clarity‑driven media intelligence partner is seeking a strategic and forward‑thinking Associate Media Director to help unlock smarter, more impactful growth for its clients. The organization thrives on a culture of curiosity, accountability, and bold problem‑solving, bringing together brand building and performance discipline as one unified system. The role offers the opportunity to shape investment strategies, guide high‑value audience planning, and activate media programs that drive measurable business outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day‑to‑day digital activation across programmatic, paid search, paid social, and display, ensuring campaigns launch smoothly and deliver against performance expectations
- Translate strategic media direction into clear, actionable channel plans in partnership with strategy leads and channel specialists
- Monitor campaign health, troubleshoot performance challenges, and drive ongoing optimization to improve results
- Oversee tagging, tracking, and measurement accuracy to ensure data integrity and reliable attribution
- Coordinate with cross‑channel teams to maintain cohesive, full‑funnel execution
- Present performance insights, explain results, and address client questions related to activation and optimization
- Identify risks early and guide resolution efforts across internal teams
What Success Looks Like
- Campaigns consistently launch on time, with accurate tracking and strong performance momentum
- Strategic plans are translated into channel execution that aligns with client goals and delivers measurable impact
- Issues are surfaced early, addressed quickly, and communicated clearly
- Clients feel confident in the performance story, the optimization approach, and the overall execution quality
Who You Are
- A digital media practitioner with 5–8 years of experience activating and optimizing campaigns across programmatic, search, social, and display
- Someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, turning high‑level plans into channel‑specific action
- A performance‑driven thinker who can quickly diagnose issues, uncover opportunities, and guide teams toward stronger outcomes
- Comfortable working in fast‑paced agency environments and managing complex, multi‑channel programs
- Confident communicating with internal partners and clients, especially when explaining performance drivers or optimization decisions
Salary Range: $130,000 – 140,000 per year, based on experience
Location: New York, NY - Hybrid
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