Full-time · Hybrid
Austin, TX or Minneapolis, MN
Target salary: $140,000 + profit share & full benefits
Why this role exists
Over the past few years, The Engine is Red’s media offering has grown quickly—across clients, channels, and complexity. We’re now at a point where we’re ready for a senior leader who can build, evolve, and lead our media discipline , not just oversee campaigns.
This role exists to strengthen how media works at The Engine; our systems, workflows, tools, standards, and people—while delivering thoughtful, high-performing, fully integrated media strategies for our clients.
If you’re someone who enjoys zooming out to see the full systemand zooming in when the numbers or the thinking need tightening, this role is likely a great fit.
The role As Director of Integrated Media, you’ll lead strategy, planning, execution, and growth across our media offering—digital-first, but fully integrated. You’ll be responsible for both the quality of our client campaigns
and the long-term health of our media team .
This is a hands‑on leadership role. You won’t be building every plan yourself, but you’ll be deeply involved in setting standards, shaping thinking, mentoring talent, and ensuring our work reflects a high bar for strategy, rigor, and client service.
You’ll work closely with Creative, Accounts, and the Media Specialists to ensure media is integrated—not siloed—and that our team is set up to do its best work sustainably.
What success looks like in the first 12–18 months
You’ve assessed and improved our media systems: workflows, tools, documentation, reporting, dashboards, and operating standards
The media team has clear roles, expectations, and paths for growth
We’ve raised the bar on strategic rigor, forecasting, and performance storytelling with clients
Media planning and buying—digital and traditional—feels cohesive, intentional, and well‑integrated
You’ve recruited, mentored, and retained strong media talent (full‑time and freelance)
Clients see media as a strategic strength of The Engine, not just a line item or deliverable
Key responsibilities
Lead the development of integrated media strategies across digital and traditional channels
Ensure plans are rooted in sound assumptions, clear objectives, and thoughtful use of data
Set standards for forecasting, measurement, and performance evaluation—no copy‑and‑paste media plans
Step in when performance is underwhelming to help teams diagnose issues and solve problems creatively
Stay current on media trends, platforms, and opportunities without chasing shiny objects
Team leadership & growth
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing media team across disciplines
Recruit full‑time team members and freelance partners as needed
Set clear expectations for quality, accountability, and collaboration
Coach team members on strategic thinking, client communication, and analytical rigor
Foster a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement
Systems & operations
Assess and evolve media workflows, tools, and processes to support scale and quality
Partner with Leadership to ensure media work is resourced and scoped appropriately
Help define how media collaborates with Creative and Accounts from brief through delivery
Build systems that support consistency without killing creativity
Act as a senior strategic partner to clients
Present media strategies and results with clarity, confidence, and depth
Ensure media recommendations are thoughtful, defensible, and aligned to business goals
Maintain a high standard of client service rooted in trust, transparency, and performance
7+ years of experience in media strategy and planning, ideally within an agency environment
Proven experience leading and developing teams
Deep comfort with digital media (paid social, search, programmatic, email/SMS, ecommerce, ABM), with working knowledge of traditional media planning and buying
Strong analytical skills and comfort being “in the numbers”
Ability to think at both a systems level and a campaign level
Clear, confident communicator—internally and with clients
Experience working across disciplines and building collaborative relationships
Familiarity with platforms such as Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, programmatic DSPs, GA4, and ecommerce tools is important. Expertise in everything isn’t required, but fluency across the ecosystem is.
Profit share (up to 25% of agency profits distributed quarterly)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
20 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
Annual cost‑of‑living salary adjustments
Education reimbursement and professional development support
The Engine is Red is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
About The Engine is Red The Engine is an independent creative agency built on collaboration, transparency, and trust. We believe the “necessary evils” of our industry aren’t actually necessary. We work without timesheets or traffic meetings, aim to protect nights and weekends, and prioritize kindness, empathy, and sustainable growth.
We partner with clients who share our values—from Fortune 500 brands to startups and nonprofits—and we take pride in building deep, respectful relationships with both our clients and our teammates.
How to apply Please send a brief introduction, your resume, and any relevant materials or links to [emailprotected] .
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Why this role exists
Over the past few years, The Engine is Red’s media offering has grown quickly—across clients, channels, and complexity. We’re now at a point where we’re ready for a senior leader who can build, evolve, and lead our media discipline , not just oversee campaigns.
This role exists to strengthen how media works at The Engine; our systems, workflows, tools, standards, and people—while delivering thoughtful, high-performing, fully integrated media strategies for our clients.
If you’re someone who enjoys zooming out to see the full systemand zooming in when the numbers or the thinking need tightening, this role is likely a great fit.
The role As Director of Integrated Media, you’ll lead strategy, planning, execution, and growth across our media offering—digital-first, but fully integrated. You’ll be responsible for both the quality of our client campaigns
and the long-term health of our media team .
This is a hands‑on leadership role. You won’t be building every plan yourself, but you’ll be deeply involved in setting standards, shaping thinking, mentoring talent, and ensuring our work reflects a high bar for strategy, rigor, and client service.
You’ll work closely with Creative, Accounts, and the Media Specialists to ensure media is integrated—not siloed—and that our team is set up to do its best work sustainably.
What success looks like in the first 12–18 months
You’ve assessed and improved our media systems: workflows, tools, documentation, reporting, dashboards, and operating standards
The media team has clear roles, expectations, and paths for growth
We’ve raised the bar on strategic rigor, forecasting, and performance storytelling with clients
Media planning and buying—digital and traditional—feels cohesive, intentional, and well‑integrated
You’ve recruited, mentored, and retained strong media talent (full‑time and freelance)
Clients see media as a strategic strength of The Engine, not just a line item or deliverable
Key responsibilities
Lead the development of integrated media strategies across digital and traditional channels
Ensure plans are rooted in sound assumptions, clear objectives, and thoughtful use of data
Set standards for forecasting, measurement, and performance evaluation—no copy‑and‑paste media plans
Step in when performance is underwhelming to help teams diagnose issues and solve problems creatively
Stay current on media trends, platforms, and opportunities without chasing shiny objects
Team leadership & growth
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing media team across disciplines
Recruit full‑time team members and freelance partners as needed
Set clear expectations for quality, accountability, and collaboration
Coach team members on strategic thinking, client communication, and analytical rigor
Foster a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement
Systems & operations
Assess and evolve media workflows, tools, and processes to support scale and quality
Partner with Leadership to ensure media work is resourced and scoped appropriately
Help define how media collaborates with Creative and Accounts from brief through delivery
Build systems that support consistency without killing creativity
Act as a senior strategic partner to clients
Present media strategies and results with clarity, confidence, and depth
Ensure media recommendations are thoughtful, defensible, and aligned to business goals
Maintain a high standard of client service rooted in trust, transparency, and performance
7+ years of experience in media strategy and planning, ideally within an agency environment
Proven experience leading and developing teams
Deep comfort with digital media (paid social, search, programmatic, email/SMS, ecommerce, ABM), with working knowledge of traditional media planning and buying
Strong analytical skills and comfort being “in the numbers”
Ability to think at both a systems level and a campaign level
Clear, confident communicator—internally and with clients
Experience working across disciplines and building collaborative relationships
Familiarity with platforms such as Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, programmatic DSPs, GA4, and ecommerce tools is important. Expertise in everything isn’t required, but fluency across the ecosystem is.
Profit share (up to 25% of agency profits distributed quarterly)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
20 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
Annual cost‑of‑living salary adjustments
Education reimbursement and professional development support
The Engine is Red is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
About The Engine is Red The Engine is an independent creative agency built on collaboration, transparency, and trust. We believe the “necessary evils” of our industry aren’t actually necessary. We work without timesheets or traffic meetings, aim to protect nights and weekends, and prioritize kindness, empathy, and sustainable growth.
We partner with clients who share our values—from Fortune 500 brands to startups and nonprofits—and we take pride in building deep, respectful relationships with both our clients and our teammates.
How to apply Please send a brief introduction, your resume, and any relevant materials or links to [emailprotected] .
#J-18808-Ljbffr