Interdependence is hiring: Director, Paid Media & PPC in Chicago

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Who We Are Interdependence is a highly effective, innovative, and results-driven public relations, communications, and integrated marketing firm. Powered by proprietary technology, we support brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs, helping them enhance their businesses and enrich their lives. With nearly 100 full-time team members across the country and continuing rapid growth, Interdependence has proudly earned recognition as "One of America's Best PR Agencies" by Forbes. Who We Are Interdependence is a highly effective, innovative, and results-driven public relations, communications, and integrated marketing firm. Powered by proprietary technology, we support brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs, helping them enhance their businesses and enrich their lives. With nearly 100 full-time team members across the country and continuing rapid growth, Interdependence has proudly earned recognition as "One of America's Best PR Agencies" by Forbes. At Interdependence, we're committed to nurturing a collaborative, performance-driven work environment. Team members are encouraged to innovate, openly share ideas, and seize opportunities for professional growth. We prioritize work-life balance to support healthy, fulfilling lifestyles and foster pride and accomplishment through exceptional results for clients in sectors such as consumer brands, travel, entertainment, tech, B2B, healthcare, and professional services. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity, creativity, and excellence. The Role Director of Paid Media Interdependence is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Paid Media to lead and expand our paid media initiatives. This pivotal role involves crafting high-impact paid media strategies, managing substantial budgets, and driving measurable outcomes for our diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a passion for data-driven performance and a knack for staying ahead of industry trends, ready to elevate our paid media practice to new heights. This is a NEW role within our firm! Come build your team. Key Responsibilities Client Leadership Serve as the primary point of contact for senior-level clients, building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional strategic guidance on paid media initiatives. Develop tailored paid media strategies that align with clients' business objectives and drive measurable results. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance client campaigns, offering innovative solutions to maximize impact. Campaign Development & Execution Design and execute comprehensive paid media campaigns across platforms, including paid social (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok), search (Google Ads), display, video (YouTube), and programmatic media. Oversee campaign setup, optimization, and performance tracking, ensuring every initiative delivers optimal ROI. Collaborate with creative and account teams to craft cohesive, high-impact campaigns that blend storytelling with performance metrics. Team Leadership Build, mentor and inspire a team of paid media specialists and freelancers, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and professional growth. Provide clear direction and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables and efficient workflows. Lead by example, promoting a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Strategic Insights & Reporting Leverage advanced analytics to uncover actionable insights, using tools like Google Analytics and Google Data Studio to inform strategic decisions. Deliver clear, compelling performance reports to clients, highlighting key metrics, successes, and actionable recommendations. Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms, and new technologies to keep Interdependence's paid media strategies cutting-edge. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Blueprint) preferred. 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, with a focus on managing large-scale paid media campaigns across social, search, display, and programmatic platforms. Proven success in driving ROI through strategic budget management and campaign optimization. Deep expertise in platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, YouTube, TikTok, and programmatic media, paired with proficiency in analytics tools. Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present complex strategies and results clearly to clients and stakeholders. A creative, results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Perks We offer a competitive benefits package—including comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation/sick leave/holiday PTO, 401(k), flexible remote work options, and Summer Fridays. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Public Relations and Communications Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Interdependence by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Media Director” roles. 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Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Interdependence is seeking a Director of Paid Media to lead and expand our paid media initiatives . The role involves crafting high-impact paid media strategies, managing substantial budgets, and driving measurable outcomes for our diverse client portfolio . The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a passion for data-driven performance . En Español: Who We Are Interdependence es una empresa de relaciones públicas, comunicaciones e integrado marketing altamente efectiva, innovadora y basada en resultados. Impulsada por tecnología patentada, apoyamos a marcas, CMO, fundadores y empresarios, ayudándoles a mejorar sus negocios y enriquecer su vida. Con casi 100 miembros del equipo de tiempo completo en todo el país y un crecimiento rápido continuo, Interdependency ha ganado con orgullo el reconocimiento como "Una de las mejores agencias de PR de Estados Unidos" por parte de Forbes. Who we are interdependency es una firma de relaciones Públicas, Comunicaciones y Marketing Integrados muy eficaz, innovador y orientada a los resultados. Nuestra cultura inclusiva celebra la diversidad, la creatividad y la excelencia. El Director de Role of Paid Media Interdependence está buscando un director estratégico y dinámico de Payed Media para liderar y expandir nuestras iniciativas de medios pagados. Este papel fundamental consiste en elaborar estrategias de medios de pago de alto impacto, gestionar presupuestos sustanciales y lograr resultados medibles para nuestros diversos clientes. Colaborar con equipos creativos y de contabilidad para crear campañas coherentes e impactantes que mezclen la narración con las métricas de rendimiento. Team Leadership Construir, asesorar e inspirar a un equipo de especialistas en medios de comunicación pagados y autónomos, fomentando una cultura de creatividad, responsabilidad y crecimiento profesional. Proporcionar una dirección clara y retroalimentación constructiva para garantizar resultados de alta calidad y flujos de trabajo eficientes. Liderazgo por ejemplo, promoviendo un entorno colaborativo que aliente la innovación y la excelencia. Strategic Insights & Reporting Leverage avanza análisis avanzado para descubrir ideas accionables, herramientas como Google Analytics y Google Ads Studio para informar sobre decisiones estratégicas. Entregar informes claros y convincentes a los clientes, destacando métricas clave del desempeño, éxitos y recomendaciones activas. Mantenerse al frente de las tendencias emergentes de la industria, plataformas de búsqueda y éxito, centrándose en promover tecnologías avanzadas que fomenten la innovación e excelencia. Experiencia profunda en plataformas como Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, YouTube, TikTok y medios programáticos, junto con competencia en herramientas analíticas. Habilidades de liderazgo excepcionales con un historial de tutoría y desarrollo de equipos de alto rendimiento. Excelentes habilidades de comunicación, con la capacidad de presentar estrategias complejas y resultados claramente a los clientes y las partes interesadas. Una mentalidad creativa, basada en resultados con la posibilidad de prosperar en un entorno dinámico y rápido. Los beneficios Ofrecemos un paquete de beneficios competitivos que incluye cobertura médica / dental / visión completa, vacaciones / licencia por enfermedad / PTO , 401k), opciones de trabajo flexibles y viernes de verano . 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