DAC
Director, Digital Media
DAC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Leading digital performance marketing agency seeks a Director, Digital Media
Do you have the enthusiasm to rise to each challenge, the execution to drive outrageous performance, the curiosity to continually expand your knowledge, and the courage to propose original solutions to perplexing problems? Then you may have just found the perfect opportunity at a performance marketing agency like no other.
We are looking for a Digital Media Director to come in and lead an established team of digital media practitioners.. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic thinker with the ability to set and deliver on new ideas, processes, tests, and opportunities while continually honing the program’s core competencies.
A successful candidate will be able to clearly and effectively communicate complex ideas in palatable fashion, highlighting key findings and opportunities. A curious and analytical mindset with storytelling ability is critical for the role. The Digital Media Director should be able to balance efficiency and growth through their understanding of digital media, organization, project management and emotional intelligence to get the most out of their team and DAC.
Sound like your kind of thing? Let's get to the details
What you get
The opportunity to shape the future—yours and ours—at one of the world's most significant performance marketing agencies with offices across the US, Canada, and Europe.A diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment where you can bring your whole self to work.A host of perks and benefits, including flexible hours, hybrid working models, employee assistance, and days off to recharge.What we get:
8-12+ years of Digital Paid Media experienceAt least 6 years of proven experience developing teamsClear, effective, and impactful communication is a mustProject management capabilities/oversight and adherence of processesGoogle Ads, Microsoft Advertising and Google Analytics certifiedStrong proficiency with SA360 and ExcelStrong expertise with large, scaled campaigns, budgets, strategies and tactics is requiredDemonstrable presentation skills (creation of materials and in-room presentation)Solid knowledge of digital testing methodologies, betas, and industry trends and topicsEager to understand, test and implement new digital search methodologiesA growth mindset for expanding campaigns and opportunitiesSolid track record of delivering multiple time sensitive projects on scheduleResponsibilities:
Act as the “conductor” of the account, ensuring each team member is deployed effectively, and achieving objectivesAlways maintain a global understanding of the entirety of the program, while retaining the ability to deep-dive into an individual area to provide assistance, recommendations, and input as neededProvide strategic leadership and guidance to SMEs in development of programs to meet campaign objectivesBe able to analyze large sets of performance data and provide actionable insights and recommendations on a strategic, holistic levelAct as the escalation point for internal account teams and client contacts, and be the subject matter partner to DAC’s senior account team membersDevelop standardized process for (and assist, where necessary) campaign planning, keyword research, bid optimization, budget management, ad copy revision for large campaigns and enforce uptake/follow-throughIdentify new ways to scale campaign creation and management effectively (e.g. accounts with several thousand individual campaigns as part of the whole), including a focus on automation and AITrack, measure, and report on program health across the larger media team and report to senior leadership both internally and within the client’s organizationDemonstrate expert-level knowledge of digital media, with strong focus on paid searchUnderstand, test, and implement new digital search methodologies with a view to improving performance and scalabilityOversee the development of junior-mid level media team membersWork collaboratively with team members to oversee and improve internal processes to provide high-quality serviceOversee and lead relationships with key media vendors
What's next?
We simply want to know what makes you special. Send us an application that showcases your talent—and your personality—and shows us how you would thrive in our unique agency environment.
Do you have the enthusiasm to rise to each challenge, the execution to drive outrageous performance, the curiosity to continually expand your knowledge, and the courage to propose original solutions to perplexing problems? Then you may have just found the perfect opportunity at a performance marketing agency like no other.
We are looking for a Digital Media Director to come in and lead an established team of digital media practitioners.. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic thinker with the ability to set and deliver on new ideas, processes, tests, and opportunities while continually honing the program’s core competencies.
A successful candidate will be able to clearly and effectively communicate complex ideas in palatable fashion, highlighting key findings and opportunities. A curious and analytical mindset with storytelling ability is critical for the role. The Digital Media Director should be able to balance efficiency and growth through their understanding of digital media, organization, project management and emotional intelligence to get the most out of their team and DAC.
Sound like your kind of thing? Let's get to the details
What you get
The opportunity to shape the future—yours and ours—at one of the world's most significant performance marketing agencies with offices across the US, Canada, and Europe.A diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment where you can bring your whole self to work.A host of perks and benefits, including flexible hours, hybrid working models, employee assistance, and days off to recharge.What we get:
8-12+ years of Digital Paid Media experienceAt least 6 years of proven experience developing teamsClear, effective, and impactful communication is a mustProject management capabilities/oversight and adherence of processesGoogle Ads, Microsoft Advertising and Google Analytics certifiedStrong proficiency with SA360 and ExcelStrong expertise with large, scaled campaigns, budgets, strategies and tactics is requiredDemonstrable presentation skills (creation of materials and in-room presentation)Solid knowledge of digital testing methodologies, betas, and industry trends and topicsEager to understand, test and implement new digital search methodologiesA growth mindset for expanding campaigns and opportunitiesSolid track record of delivering multiple time sensitive projects on scheduleResponsibilities:
Act as the “conductor” of the account, ensuring each team member is deployed effectively, and achieving objectivesAlways maintain a global understanding of the entirety of the program, while retaining the ability to deep-dive into an individual area to provide assistance, recommendations, and input as neededProvide strategic leadership and guidance to SMEs in development of programs to meet campaign objectivesBe able to analyze large sets of performance data and provide actionable insights and recommendations on a strategic, holistic levelAct as the escalation point for internal account teams and client contacts, and be the subject matter partner to DAC’s senior account team membersDevelop standardized process for (and assist, where necessary) campaign planning, keyword research, bid optimization, budget management, ad copy revision for large campaigns and enforce uptake/follow-throughIdentify new ways to scale campaign creation and management effectively (e.g. accounts with several thousand individual campaigns as part of the whole), including a focus on automation and AITrack, measure, and report on program health across the larger media team and report to senior leadership both internally and within the client’s organizationDemonstrate expert-level knowledge of digital media, with strong focus on paid searchUnderstand, test, and implement new digital search methodologies with a view to improving performance and scalabilityOversee the development of junior-mid level media team membersWork collaboratively with team members to oversee and improve internal processes to provide high-quality serviceOversee and lead relationships with key media vendors
What's next?
We simply want to know what makes you special. Send us an application that showcases your talent—and your personality—and shows us how you would thrive in our unique agency environment.