Director, Paid Media (Contract)

Jobgether · US

Company

Jobgether

Location

US

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Team: Marketing

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Paid Media (Contract) in United States.

This is a high-impact, 4-month contract role focused on leading and scaling paid media strategy across multiple digital channels in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment. You will own the end-to-end paid media ecosystem, shaping acquisition and retention strategies that directly influence growth outcomes. The role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership and hands-on expertise across paid social, search, and programmatic channels. You will work closely with creative, analytics, and growth teams to maximize performance and efficiency across campaigns. Acting as a key driver of media innovation, you will optimize spend, improve conversion performance, and identify new opportunities for scalable growth. This position is ideal for a senior paid media leader who thrives in data-rich, high-performance environments and enjoys building impactful, test-and-learn marketing systems.

Accountabilities:

  • Lead and oversee full-funnel paid media strategy across channels including Paid Social, Paid Search, Shopping, PMax, Demand Gen, and programmatic platforms.
  • Manage and optimize multi-million dollar media budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and strong ROI across acquisition and retention initiatives.
  • Develop and execute data-driven optimization strategies using attribution models, MMM insights, and incrementality testing.
  • Improve conversion performance through landing page experimentation, creative testing, and in-platform campaign optimization.
  • Partner closely with creative strategy teams to develop high-performing direct response campaigns tailored to each channel.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with media agencies, vendors, and platform partners to enhance campaign effectiveness.
  • Align paid media strategies with broader marketing and brand objectives, ensuring cohesive messaging and performance impact.
  • Provide performance insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, testing emerging platforms and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Requirements:

    • 8–10+ years of experience in paid media strategy, execution, and optimization across multiple digital channels.
    • Proven success managing large-scale paid media budgets with strong ROI delivery.
    • Deep expertise in Paid Social (Meta, TikTok), Paid Search, Shopping, PMax, Demand Gen, and programmatic ecosystems.
    • Strong analytical capabilities with experience using attribution models, MMM, and incrementality testing to guide decisions.
    • Hands-on experience with performance marketing, direct response campaigns, and conversion optimization.
    • Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or managing paid media or growth teams.
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex performance data into clear executive insights.
    • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term growth planning and short-term performance execution.
    • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative, analytics, and external partners.
    • Strong adaptability and experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
    • Benefits:

      • Competitive contract compensation aligned with senior-level paid media expertise.
      • Fully remote work arrangement for the duration of the contract.
      • Opportunity to lead high-impact, large-scale paid media initiatives in a performance-driven environment.
      • Exposure to advanced measurement frameworks including attribution modeling, MMM, and incrementality testing.
      • Collaboration with high-performing cross-functional teams across growth, creative, and analytics.
      • Hands-on access to cutting-edge paid media platforms and testing environments.
      • Fast-paced, innovation-focused culture with strong emphasis on experimentation and impact.
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Date Posted

04/21/2026

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