Associate Director, Paid Media

rEvolution

. Lead and develop best-in-class media strategies and define best practices across platforms .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing media strategies, optimizing paid social campaigns, and translating complex data into actionable insights. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and maintain strong client relationships while driving performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paid Media ExperiencePaid Social StrategyCampaign ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingAdvanced Excel Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Media Strategy DevelopmentCampaign OptimizationPerformance MetricsAd CreationTargetingBudget PacingInventory SelectionData AnalysisPerformance InsightsClient Recommendations

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

FacebookInstagramTikTokPinterestLinkedInRedditAmazonWalmartRoundel

Industry Keywords

AdvertisingRetail Media NetworkCPGAgency SettingPerformance Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop best-in-class media strategies and define best practices across platforms
Mentor junior members through hard- and soft-skill training and feedback
Serve as a client-facing lead, presenting recommendations, performance insights, strategic opportunities, and campaign timelines
Define success metrics and drive improvements in ROAS, CTR, and revenue
Develop and maintain relationships with vendor representatives
Identify business risks and opportunities and stay current on new advertising products
Share new opportunities with clients
Translate data into actionable recommendations
Partner with Analytics on learning agendas and measurement plans tied to client business goals
Take ultimate responsibility for executing media plans, including ad creation, targeting, budget pacing, and inventory selection
Perform hands-on platform activation and optimization as needed
Coach junior team members
Report to the VP Media

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in advertising, business, marketing, or a related field
6-9 years of paid media experience in an agency setting
Deep hands-on expertise in paid social strategy, buying, optimization, and measurement across performance and brand objectives
Proven experience managing large-scale campaigns across Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Reddit
Experience ideally for CPG or retail clients
Highly analytical problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel knowledge
Ability to turn complex performance data into practical recommendations
Effective team leadership skills
Ability to keep deliverables on schedule and maintain high team morale
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Track record working with VP-, SVP-, and C-level executives at enterprise organizations
Positive, collaborative attitude when working independently or on a team
Retail media network campaign management experience (Amazon, Walmart, Roundel, etc.) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
401k w/ Company Match
Flexible time off policy
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage
Discretionary, annual bonus