Media Director Job at Flywheel in Chicago

Join to apply for the Media Director role at Flywheel . About Flywheel Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real‑time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be. The Opportunity The Media Director will be the team lead, responsible for maintaining excellence in planning, implementation and optimization of key CPG accounts working with retailers’ ecosystems. They will develop and maintain a strong knowledge of client business and apply their media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs/objectives. What You Will Do Lead the development, presentation, and implementation of holistic media strategies on a key, fast‑paced piece of business. Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation for enhanced media plans and results across all media touch points. Offer guidance, support, and proactive solutions to the team regarding problems that arise in media planning and buying. Act as a key media visionary and client lead. Define and implement processes for continuous measurement and improvement (goal setting with client, team, and intra‑agency), including workflow and process streamlining. Leverage research, segmentation information, and data to uncover strong consumer insights to properly inform media strategy. Lead the preparation, evaluation, and implementation of media plans, and oversee setup, execution, and reporting. Confidently present and sell media recommendations to clients. Get involved in new business and integration of new clients into the media department, as needed. Who You Are Proficiency in media planning with at least 7+ years of relevant work experience, emphasizing digital and/or shopper media. Experience planning and executing retail media with emphasis on Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, and Amazon. Digital emphasis on shopper marketing, display, social media, influencer marketing, and video. Firm understanding of communication strategy, media planning/buying, negotiation, and performance analysis. Proficiency in measurement, research, and planning tools (MRI, Simmons, etc). Curiosity for the omnichannel/digital landscape and its evolving ecosystem, including trends and technologies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interacting daily with media vendors, internal account/creative leadership teams, finance, and corporate media. Availability to travel if needed. Salary Salary Range: $123,000 USD - $123,000 USD. Working at Flywheel We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture. Office hubs across the globe where team members can work productively, inspire, and connect - hubs 3× a week. Flexible vacation time. Great learning and development opportunities. Benefits supporting a best life. Parental leave and benefits. Volunteering opportunities. ERG programs for inclusion and identity. Background check required for hired candidate. Learn more: Life at Flywheel. Interview Process Every role starts with an introductory call from our Talent Acquisition team to assess fit and experience. Subsequent steps may include 1:1 meetings, skill assessments such as a Take‑Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or a Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise, depending on the role. Inclusive Workforce Flywheel Commerce Network strives to create a culture where all individuals feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E‑Verify. All applicants receive fair consideration. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Accessibility If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know at recruitment@flywheeldigital.com so we can support you. Privacy & Fraud Notice We do not collect or use personal data beyond what is necessary for hiring. Please be aware of fraudulent communications. Flywheel never requests bank account data, tax IDs, or payments via social media. Report suspected fraud to local authorities. Recruitment Note Please note we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruitment firms. Position Details Location: Chicago, IL. Position: Director. Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Marketing and Sales. Recruiter Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Flywheel by 2×. #J-18808-Ljbffr