Mediassociates is hiring: Director, Paid Search (SEM) in Newtown

Director, Paid Search • Mediassociates • Sandy Hook, CT • Full-time

About us
Mediassociates is an award-winning independent media planning, buying, and analytics agency in the greater NYC area. We guide brands using our Precision Branding approach – focused on predicting, measuring, and optimizing business outcomes. Named Adweek Fastest Growing Agency and AdAge Best Place to Work.

The role
We're hiring a Director, Paid Search to lead strategy and execution across key agency clients. Reporting to the Executive Director, Search, you'll partner with a peer Director to advance best practices, drive client performance, and grow a high‑performing search team.

What you'll do

Lead SEM strategy across Paid Search, YouTube, Demand Gen, and Shopping for core clients

Apply A/B, incrementality, and geo‑based testing to improve performance

Evaluate and govern AI‑powered campaign features (Smart Bidding, Performance Max, AI Max)

Serve as senior client contact – present insights, strategy, and AI adoption roadmaps

Collaborate across analytics, SEO, ad ops, and account planning for integrated execution

Mentor junior team members and contribute to new business pitches

What you bring

8+ years hands‑on paid search experience, including YouTube, Demand Gen, PMax, and Shopping

3+ years agency experience at a managerial level with direct client ownership

Expertise across Google, Microsoft, and Amazon paid search; proficiency in SA360 and Skai

Experience with advanced testing methodologies and attribution/incrementality measurement

Strong grasp of paid/organic search interplay, GA4, Adobe Analytics, and GTM

Exceptional client‑facing communication and ability to manage multiple workstreams

Mediassociates is located in Newtown, Connecticut. While we maintain a highly flexible work culture for all, local candidates are encouraged to use our updated office space in Sandy Hook, CT to engage in office culture and team development. Candidates outside the local area who can work during our core East Coast office hours (8:30 am–5:30 pm ET) are encouraged to apply. Remote team members are invited to the office a minimum of two times per year for the Summer Party and again for the Holiday Party; other team or client meetings may be scheduled at other times during the year.

Mediassociates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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