Associate Media Director, Performance Media

We’re looking for a full-stack performance media leader — someone with deep channel expertise across paid search, programmatic, and paid social who can own strategy end-to-end, build the plan, and execute in-platform. We need someone fluent across channels who can glean actionable insights from complex data sets, tell a clear story from the numbers, and turn that story into strong optimization recommendations. We’re growing our media team and looking for someone who’s ready to own client relationships, drive channel strategy across the full media mix, and help shape how we use data and AI-driven tools to inform decisions and scale media operations. What You’ll Do Own channel strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, Video/CTV, and Retail Media Develop integrated performance media plans, testing roadmaps, and optimization frameworks tied to client business outcomes Lead channel mix and budget allocation decisions grounded in performance data and client objectives Analyze campaign data to surface actionable insights — then translate those insights into clear narratives and concrete optimization recommendations for clients and internal teams Present performance results, strategic POVs, and forward‑looking plans to clients and senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence Drive continuous optimization across campaigns — not just reporting what happened, but prescribing what to do next and whyI Mentor media managers and contribute to agency‑wide capability and process development Actively integrate AI tools and automation into media planning, buying, and reporting workflows — we expect you to be hands‑on with the technologies reshaping how media gets done Qualifications 5–8+ years in performance marketing or digital media at a performance‑focused agency Full‑stack media planner and buyer with demonstrated depth across paid search, programmatic, and paid social Proven strategic leadership — you’ve owned channel strategy, shaped media plans, and built testing and optimization frameworks, not just executed campaigns Exceptional ability to analyze performance data, extract actionable insights, and tell a clear, compelling story from the numbers that drives decision‑making Strong optimization instincts — you don’t just report results, you prescribe what to do next and can defend the recommendation Experience managing or contributing to $3M–$10M+ annual media budgets Confident, polished presenter who can hold a room with clients and senior stakeholders Genuine fluency with AI tools and automation in media workflows — you’re already using them, not just curious about them Nice to Have Experience with consumer electronics, product‑driven B2C, or technology clients Familiarity with GA4, Looker, SA360, DV360, or similar platforms Experience directing or coordinating work across distributed teams Who You Are A strategic performance marketer with depth across channels who leads with data, tells a clear story, and always has a point of view on what to do next. You see AI and automation as how media gets done going forward, not a nice‑to‑have. You thrive at a boutique agency with top‑tier clients where your thinking directly shapes the work and the business. Free concierge primary care with One Medical Membership 401k matching Hybrid work with 4 weeks of remote “Work from Anywhere” flexibility. 20 days paid time off per year 1 month paid sabbatical every 4 years 8 weeks of primary parental leave Fitness, home office, education allowance Charitable gift matching Equal Opportunity Statement Pixel is committed to diversity and inclusivity. #J-18808-Ljbffr