Associate Media Director

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.ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day client communication across multiple accountsRun client meetings and present performance, insights, and recommendations with confidenceOversee campaign performance and ensure accounts are pacing toward goals such as ROAS, CPA, and spend growthManage and prioritize incoming client requests while keeping teams aligned on deliverables and timelinesGuide strategy and execution across omnichannel paid media programs, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, Reddit Ads, and programmatic mediaReview reporting and identify opportunities to improve performance, scale spend, and address risks proactivelyHelp manage team workflow, delegate tasks, and support junior team members as neededContribute to new business opportunities, including pitches, media strategy, and recommendation developmentSupport a growing media practice by helping improve account operations, communication, and overall performance managementQualifications5+ years of paid media experience, ideally within an agency environmentStrong hands-on experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads, Reddit Ads, and programmatic platformsProven client-facing experience, including leading meetings and presenting results and recommendationsStrong understanding of performance marketing metrics such as ROAS, CPA, budget pacing, and account scalingExperience managing multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands-on account leadershipStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsComfortable working independently and taking ownership with minimal oversightNice to HaveExperience with Funnel.ioFamiliarity with NotionExperience working across omnichannel media programsExperience contributing to new business pitches and agency growth effortsWhat Success Looks LikeQuickly becomes a trusted lead on client accountsTakes ownership of day-to-day account management with minimal senior oversightHelps scale spend while maintaining performance efficiencyKeeps client work organized, proactive, and on trackStrengthens internal team workflow and helps create a more scalable account management structureWho You AreEntrepreneurial and proactiveSocial, easy to work with, and confident with clientsStrategic, but willing to stay close to the workProcess-driven, organized, and dependableCollaborative and comfortable in a fast-moving environmentCalm under pressure and able to make decisions without paralysisWhy Join UsThis 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 DetailsTitle: Associate Media DirectorType: Full-timeLocation: Remote, with most of the team based in ChicagoSalary Range: $90,000-$100,000APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 19 April. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUPM+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.If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).J-18808-Ljbffr