Associate Director, Digital Media

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic digital paid media leader for a temporary position from August 15, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and optimization of paid digital media campaigns across channels including paid social, programmatic, search, video, retail media, and emerging platforms
• Maintain and evolve digital media strategies aligned with brand, performance, and business objectives
• Oversee campaign pacing, budgeting, and performance KPIs
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to digital media team members
• Serve as the primary point of contact for media agencies and key external partners
• Ensure workflows, approvals, and timelines remain on track
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights and recommendations
• Partner with analytics and creative teams to optimize messaging, targeting, and formats
• Deliver clear, concise performance reporting to senior stakeholders
• Cross-functional collaboration with brand, creative, analytics, and sales leaders to ensure integrated campaigns
• Support launches, seasonal initiatives, and test-and-learn opportunities across digital channels
• Ensure a smooth transition into and out of the coverage role
• Document strategies, processes, and key learnings to support long-term team success

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in digital media, performance marketing, or media strategy
• Proven experience leading paid digital media across multiple channels
• Strong understanding of media measurement, optimization, and attribution
• Experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex campaigns in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience in brand and performance media integration
• Familiarity with large-scale budgets and enterprise-level media planning
• Background in test-and-learn frameworks and emerging media trends

Skills

• Strategic thinking with strong execution skills
• Data-driven decision making
• Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders
• Adaptability and ability to ramp quickly

Benefits

• Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Pay

• $49-55/hr W2

Schedule

• 25-30 hours per week