Associate Media Director, Performance Media

We're looking for a full-stack performance media leader — someone with deep channel expertise across paid search, programmatic, and paid social who can own strategy end-to-end, build the plan, and execute in-platform. We need someone fluent across channels who can glean actionable insights from complex data sets, tell a clear story from the numbers, and turn that story into strong optimization recommendations.We're growing our media team and looking for someone who's ready to own client relationships, drive channel strategy across the full media mix, and help shape how we use data and AI-driven tools to inform decisions and scale media operations.What You'll DoOwn channel strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, Video/CTV, and Retail MediaDevelop integrated performance media plans, testing roadmaps, and optimization frameworks tied to client business outcomesLead channel mix and budget allocation decisions grounded in performance data and client objectivesAnalyze campaign data to surface actionable insights — then translate those insights into clear narratives and concrete optimization recommendations for clients and internal teamsPresent performance results, strategic POVs, and forward‑looking plans to clients and senior stakeholders with clarity and confidenceDrive continuous optimization across campaigns — not just reporting what happened, but prescribing what to do next and whyIMentor media managers and contribute to agency‑wide capability and process developmentActively integrate AI tools and automation into media planning, buying, and reporting workflows — we expect you to be hands‑on with the technologies reshaping how media gets doneQualifications5–8+ years in performance marketing or digital media at a performance‑focused agencyFull‑stack media planner and buyer with demonstrated depth across paid search, programmatic, and paid socialProven strategic leadership — you've owned channel strategy, shaped media plans, and built testing and optimization frameworks, not just executed campaignsExceptional ability to analyze performance data, extract actionable insights, and tell a clear, compelling story from the numbers that drives decision‑makingStrong optimization instincts — you don't just report results, you prescribe what to do next and can defend the recommendationExperience managing or contributing to $3M–$10M+ annual media budgetsConfident, polished presenter who can hold a room with clients and senior stakeholdersGenuine fluency with AI tools and automation in media workflows — you're already using them, not just curious about themNice to HaveExperience with consumer electronics, product‑driven B2C, or technology clientsFamiliarity with GA4, Looker, SA360, DV360, or similar platformsExperience directing or coordinating work across distributed teamsWho You AreA strategic performance marketer with depth across channels who leads with data, tells a clear story, and always has a point of view on what to do next. You see AI and automation as how media gets done going forward, not a nice‑to‑have. You thrive at a boutique agency with top‑tier clients where your thinking directly shapes the work and the business.Free concierge primary care with One Medical Membership401k matchingHybrid work with 4 weeks of remote “Work from Anywhere” flexibility.20 days paid time off per year1 month paid sabbatical every 4 years8 weeks of primary parental leaveFitness, home office, education allowanceCharitable gift matchingEqual Opportunity StatementPixel is committed to diversity and inclusivity.#J-18808-Ljbffr