Senior Director Media

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Senior Director, Media Who We Are We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

Position Summary The Senior Director, Media is responsible for the success of a book of client business and associated team members. As a leader within the media team, this individual will provide strategic leadership while still demonstrating a deep knowledge of tactical “how-to” and data analysis. This individual will also remain current on industry trends.

The key objectives for this role are twofold:
1) to ensure the clients represented under this individual’s book of business are thrilled with DAC as their agency partner and
2) to be viewed as a leader by the team of subject matter experts that report to them, senior client contacts, and internal leadership.

What You’ll DoProvide strategic leadership and guidance to Media SMEs in development and execution of client programs to meet campaign objectives

Oversee the development of media team members under this role’s management

Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of the role different channels and tactics play in integrated media plans

Tactical experience and knowledge should encompass SEM, Display/Programmatic, and Paid Social media at a minimum

Experience with additional digital channels/tactics, ad operations, media planning/buying, eCommerce/marketplace advertising, tracking/analytics, feed optimization, and audience creation in DMPs would all be pluses

Act as the escalation point for clients; identify and secure the appropriate DAC resources to solve for issues as required

Assist in development of new business pitch materials; attend and present in pitches

Ensure appropriate quoting (hours/fees) and profitable execution of client programs

Track and measure media program health and report on it to Vice President of Digital Media, agency executives and account teams, as required

Assist Senior Vice President of Digital Media with resource management/staffing, special projects, and operational management as required

Work collaboratively with media team members to oversee and improve internal processes to provide high-quality service for clients

Support internal training initiatives including (co) authoring materials and leading training sessions

Cultivate meaningful relationships with key vendor/platform partners

Provide thought leadership (blog posts, POVs, speaking engagements, etc.)What You Bring
12+ years of relevant experience in digital media

At least 7 years of proven experience developing teams of digital media professionals

Effective and impactful communication at all levels

Demonstrable experience with enterprise level client campaigns

Experience across multiple industry verticals is preferred

Demonstrable presentation skills (creation of materials and in-room presentation)
Solid knowledge of tactics, vendors, methodologies, betas, and industry trends and topicsA growth mindset for expanding opportunities within the client base Eager to understand, test and implement new methodologies with a view to improving service offering

Solid track record of growing clients and teams

What You’ll Get Professional Growth:
Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry.

Collaborative Culture:
Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.

Competitive Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave.

Retirement saving plans.

Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment.

How We Work This role requires three days in-office. Remote work is not available for this position.

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