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Digital Strategy & Activation Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Scale Marketing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
  • Marketing / Advertising / PR
    Digital Marketing
  • IT/Tech
    Digital Marketing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Scale Marketing is seeking a Digital Strategy & Activation Manager to lead the development and execution of cutting-edge digital media strategies that drive client success. Reporting to the Group Media Director, this role requires a blend of strategic vision, analytical expertise, and leadership. The Digital Strategy & Activation Manager will act as a trusted advisor for clients, mentor junior team members, and ensure seamless execution of integrated digital media campaigns.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of sophisticated digital media plans that align with client business objectives.
  • Analyze platform KPIs to ensure campaign effectiveness and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Evaluate large and complex datasets to identify trends and optimize campaign performance.
  • Proactively identify challenges and develop innovative solutions.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for programmatic, paid social, paid search, and emerging digital channels.
  • Provide strategic thought leadership by researching and presenting innovative growth opportunities and industry trends.
  • Collaborate with Strategists and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, results-driven media plans.
  • Manage and execute complex campaigns across multiple platforms, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Deliver clear, insightful reports and analyses to clients and internal teams.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between trading teams, strategy, account management, and vendors.
  • Mentor and train junior team members, ensuring high-quality execution.
  • Contribute to new business initiatives, proposals, and presentations.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of progressive digital media experience; agency-side strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience managing complex programmatic and social media campaigns.
  • Proficiency in key platforms and tools (DSPs, social platforms, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager).
  • Advanced Facebook Blueprint certification required;
    Google certifications preferred.
  • Strong understanding of integrated, mixed-media strategies; traditional media experience a plus.
  • Highly developed analytical and mathematical skills, with expertise in Excel and BI tools.
  • Strong strategic communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience engaging with C-level clients and driving business growth.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of junior team members.
  • Alignment with Scale Marketing's core values.
What We Value in Our People
  • Solution Oriented
  • Lean Forward
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Player
  • Gets the Job Done
About Scale

Scale Marketing is a collective of professionals who bring unique business and media experience together to drive client success. We dive into our clients' customer data and historic media buys to
understand where a business has been and optimize strategy to bring it closer to where the client wants to go.

Our nimble, transparent approach makes clients' dollars go further - and it's why we continue to grow.

Benefits and Perks
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage with a generous employer contribution.
  • Open, collaborative office environment.
  • Company-sponsored team-building and events.
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