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Associate Media Director Job at Critical Mass in Chicago

Critical Mass
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

We are seeking an Associate Media Director to be hands-on in planning and activation for both online and offline strategies for a new client in the B2B space. The Associate Director is responsible for driving media strategy and ensuring the program meets client objectives and KPIs. The Associate Director will partner with clients and agency partner teams to develop strategy and tactical plans to execute media most effectively across core digital media tactics including search, social, display, programmatic video as well as integrate and execute strategy for key offline channels as needed. The Associate Director is accountable for working with the team to ensure performance is hitting KPIs and meeting client goals, providing oversight as necessary. Proven excellence and experience in digital media required.

You Will :

  • Responsible for gathering the research and data needed to formulate strategic plans that will grow client business
  • Lead client relationship as day-to-day contact and partner agencies (where applicable) by ensuring a seamless communication process
  • Coordination of streamlining omni-channel strategies with key partners
  • Responsible for presenting strategic recommendations, soliciting feedback and ensuring team can execute on strategy to effectively hit goals
  • Reports to Media Director, but acts as key day-to-day account lead over team
  • Actively contribute to account strategy, including annual budget development, KPIs, partner selection, new tactics, and tracking industry developments.
  • Develop skills by participating in ongoing training, workshops, etc.
  • Support in any new business pitches and related work as required
  • Mastery of all relevant tools for reporting, analytics and competitive analysis
  • Responsible for timely response to daily communication regarding campaign level inquiries (client, vendors, internal)
  • Maintain professional, productive rapport with sales representatives / media vendors

You Have :

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Strong Understanding of media landscape
  • 5 years of hands-on media management experience in online advertising with a focus on performance
  • In-depth experience with Search, Social, and / or Programmatic channels is a must

  • Understanding of activation & optimization techniques across self-serve performance platforms a must
  • 2 years of demonstrated success in managing and leading people
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams
  • Technically strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills, with polished presentations skills a must
  • Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Desire to work in an industry which is constantly evolving and presenting new and unique challenges
  • Ability to sell ideas clearly and deliver values
  • Knowledge of offline media planning is a plus
  • Experience in marketing for both brand-building and direct response initiatives
  • We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren't limited to, a candidate's experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.

    Salary Range

    110,000-$140,000 USD

    Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [redacted].

    We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

    The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.

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    Salary : $110,000 - $140,000

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