We are looking for an Associate Media Director to join our growing media team. This role is ideal for a strong paid media leader who can manage client relationships, guide omnichannel strategy, oversee day-to-day account performance, and help lead a team in a fast-moving agency environment.
The right candidate is both strategic and hands-on. They know how to lead client conversations, manage account priorities, review performance against business goals, and keep work moving across internal teams. This person should be comfortable owning multiple accounts, working across channels, and stepping into a leadership role with minimal oversight.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day client communication across multiple accounts
Run client meetings and present performance, insights, and recommendations with confidence
Oversee campaign performance and ensure accounts are pacing toward goals such as ROAS, CPA, and spend growth
Manage and prioritize incoming client requests while keeping teams aligned on deliverables and timelines
Guide strategy and execution across omnichannel paid media programs, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, Reddit Ads, and programmatic media
Review reporting and identify opportunities to improve performance, scale spend, and address risks proactively
Help manage team workflow, delegate tasks, and support junior team members as needed
Contribute to new business opportunities, including pitches, media strategy, and recommendation development
Support a growing media practice by helping improve account operations, communication, and overall performance management
Qualifications
5+ years of paid media experience, ideally within an agency environment
Strong hands-on experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads, Reddit Ads, and programmatic platforms
Proven client-facing experience, including leading meetings and presenting results and recommendations
Strong understanding of performance marketing metrics such as ROAS, CPA, budget pacing, and account scaling
Experience managing multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on account leadership
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership with minimal oversight
Nice to Have
Experience with Funnel.io
Familiarity with Notion
Experience working across omnichannel media programs
Experience contributing to new business pitches and agency growth efforts
What Success Looks Like
Quickly becomes a trusted lead on client accounts
Takes ownership of day-to-day account management with minimal senior oversight
Helps scale spend while maintaining performance efficiency
Keeps client work organized, proactive, and on track
Strengthens internal team workflow and helps create a more scalable account management structure
Who You Are
Entrepreneurial and proactive
Social, easy to work with, and confident with clients
Strategic, but willing to stay close to the work
Process-driven, organized, and dependable
Collaborative and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
Calm under pressure and able to make decisions without paralysis
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to join a growing team and take on meaningful ownership across a diverse set of paid media programs. You will work closely with senior leaders, support a range of clients, and play a key role in shaping how the team grows. It is a strong fit for someone who wants broader responsibility, omnichannel exposure, and the chance to make a real impact within a full-service agency environment.
Role Details
Title: Associate Media Director
Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, with most of the team based in Chicago
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 19 April. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.
M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
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