Associate Director, Media Strategy & Client Partnerships

About the role

For our client, we are seeking an Associate Director, Media Strategy & Client Partnerships to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will guide integrated media strategy for a portfolio of eCommerce and DTC clients, serving as a strategic partner across performance, creative, and client relationship work. The position will connect media recommendations to business objectives, ensuring campaigns are grounded in data, aligned to scope, and supported by strong storytelling. You will work closely with internal creative and account teams to shape strategies that drive efficiency, growth, and retention. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic partner for a diverse portfolio of eCommerce clients, owning media strategy and client relationships
• Lead integrated media strategies that connect performance metrics to business goals
• Develop and present media mix recommendations and campaign recaps with clear storytelling
• Evaluate client briefs and align media strategies with overall brand goals
• Ensure alignment of client needs with approved scope and staffing plans
• Collaborate with creative teams to strengthen media recommendations through creative strategy
• Use data insights from GA4 and Shopify to inform strategic decisions across campaigns

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing with a focus on DTC paid media strategy across multiple channels
• Deep understanding of connected media channels from awareness through conversion and retention
• Proven experience managing complex client relationships and multi-channel integrated strategies
• Proficiency in GA4 for analyzing customer journeys and performance metrics
• Experience with Shopify for leveraging data to drive DTC strategy
• Strong creative strategy experience in briefing, evaluating, and iterating on creative work
• Solid financial acumen with experience in SOW management and profitability drivers

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with a generous retirement program
• Thoughtful parental leave and return-to-work support
• Flexible Time Off policies, including holiday closures and quarterly recharge days
• Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development

Pay

$124,500 – $137,500 annually