Director, Paid Media (User Acquisition)
FoundFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess significant experience leading large-scale performance and multi-channel media portfolios, with a proven track record of owning multimillion-dollar budgets and accountability for efficiency, contribution, and ROI forecasting. Deep expertise in automation, infrastructure, and AI-driven optimization, along with advanced measurement frameworks such as MMM, incrementality, and portfolio modeling, is essential. Strong strategic and analytical skills are required to translate complex data into clear business insights and long-term direction, complemented by executive presence and communication skills to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment. Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop senior talent, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation, is also necessary.
The Group Manager, Media will own the performance media portfolio strategy and budget allocation across TV, CTV, Online Video, Audio, and emerging channels, driving the execution of the media roadmap with clear OKRs, test-and-learn agendas, and performance goals. They will define and evolve best practices in partnership with Finance and Data Science to forecast, scenario plan, and model ROI, and lead automation and infrastructure innovation at scale by driving adoption of AI-driven tools. The role involves developing creative/media integration strategies, building advanced measurement frameworks to capture performance, and driving executive communications by presenting performance insights and forward-looking strategies in QBRs and leadership forums. Additionally, they will manage and develop a high-performing team of channel managers, fostering a culture of performance excellence.
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