Head of Media and Communications

This nationally recognized, independent marketing and analytics company partners with leading retail and consumer brands to solve complex business challenges through media excellence, strategic guidance, and actionable analytics.

The organization combines full-funnel media planning, execution, optimization, strategic consulting, technology, and data to help sophisticated brands drive measurable growth.

The organization is also highly focused on innovation and is actively incorporating AI into how its teams work, learn, analyze performance, and solve client challenges. Employees receive ongoing training and are encouraged to thoughtfully use emerging technology to improve strategy, execution, and client outcomes.

Just as importantly, the company has built its culture around improving the lives of its employees, clients, and surrounding communities, with meaningful investments in employee wellbeing, professional development, philanthropy, flexibility, and benefits.

We are hiring multiple Managers, Paid Media to join a growing agency team supporting leading retail and ecommerce brands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paid-media professional who wants greater ownership, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to continue developing across multiple digital channels.

The Manager will be responsible for executing, managing, analyzing, and communicating successful outcomes across client digital-marketing portfolios. Depending on client assignment, individual roles may have a deeper focus in paid search, paid social, or an integrated combination of both, while also providing exposure to broader channels including programmatic, display, and video.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly in media platforms, making optimization decisions, analyzing performance, and translating results into recommendations for clients.

The position is hybrid and can be based in New York City or Dallas, with the team working in the office on Wednesdays and remotely the remainder of the week. The salary range is $85,000 to $105,000, plus bonus.

Lead hands-on tactical execution across paid media channels based on client goals

Support integrated campaigns across paid search, paid social, programmatic, display, and video

Monitor campaign delivery and make ongoing optimizations to improve performance

Manage the analysis and reporting process and translate performance data into actionable recommendations

Own day-to-day communication with clients and develop strong relationships with client and vendor partners

Support the development of media plans and go-to-market strategies

Manage project deliverables and ensure accurate, high-quality campaign activation across channels

Work closely with analytics, creative, operations, and other internal teams

Manage marketing-pixel placement and data accuracy to ensure campaigns are measuring against the right goals

Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, opportunities, and clear next steps

Help train and develop junior team members while creating an environment where they can grow

Stay current on changes across search, social, digital media, ecommerce, and emerging technology

Apply AI and emerging tools thoughtfully to improve campaign management, analysis, and team efficiency

3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid media in digital channels

Experience working directly in platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Meta, TikTok, or similar platforms

Strong understanding of performance marketing and how to drive ROAS, customer acquisition, lead generation, and other measurable business outcomes

Ability to develop informed media plans and go-to-market recommendations

Strong analytical skills and a willingness to dig into data and troubleshoot performance issues

Excellent client-facing communication skills

Strong project-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Ability to collaborate effectively across strategy, analytics, creative, and other disciplines

Curiosity about emerging media trends, platforms, AI, and new ways to improve performance

Experience working with creative or development teams to produce and iterate digital assets is a plus

S. citizenship or permanent residency is required

This role offers the chance to work with sophisticated retail and ecommerce brands while remaining close to the platforms and developing broader strategic and client-leadership skills.

Rather than being limited to a single function, Managers have the opportunity to understand how multiple media channels work together, participate in strategic client conversations, develop junior talent, and grow into increasingly senior responsibilities within a highly regarded independent organization.

Performance bonus eligibility

Flexible PTO

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Ongoing professional development and AI training

Hybrid work environment with offices in New York City and Dallas

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