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At Merrell, we exist to give every person what they need to discover the simple power of being outside-regardless of shape, size, race, ability, or experience level.
Director of Media - Merrell
Job ID 2026-10519
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Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside with everyone. We believe the "outdoors" is a much broader space than just the mountain summit; it's any space beyond your front door. Our mission is to help our community rethink the outdoors by building gear that works everywhere, from technical alpine ridges to urban city streets. We don't just follow the trail; we help define where it goes next.
We are a team that lives at the intersection of elite performance and modern style. Our history on the trail and commitment to innovation has made us the most awarded brand in the outdoor space. Recently, our MTL SpeedARC Peak won the prestigious ISPO Award for its breakthrough trail-racing tech, while the SpeedARC Surge BOA was named one of TIME's Best Inventions for its modern, futuristic design and energy return. Whether it's the Moab 3 being named "Best Hiking Shoe" by CNN Underscored and Popular Mechanics, or the Jungle Moc being recognized by HuffPicks as the gold standard for comfort, we are consistently recognized for building the most reliable, and most innovative, gear in the world.
Merrell is in the midst of a defining brand transformation, launching its first-ever global brand platform, It Starts Outside, to reframe the outdoors as accessible, human, and culturally relevant. To fuel this next chapter, we are seeking a Director of Media to play a critical role in bringing this platform to life-translating brand ambition into smart, modern media strategies that connect with people at scale. This leader will shape how Merrell shows up across paid, owned, and emerging channels, ensuring our messages land with relevance, consistency, and impact across geographies and audiences.
This is a rare opportunity to build and evolve a global media ecosystem at an inflection point-where performance, brand storytelling, data-driven decision-making, and cultural relevance converge. For media leaders energized by growth, innovation, and the power of connection, Merrell offers the chance to orchestrate meaningful reach and build an enduring global brand presence.
Primary Duties:
Media Strategy & Investment Leadership
Own the holistic media strategy across full funnel, balancing performance efficiency with brand-building impact.
Define annual and quarterly media investment frameworks, including budget allocation across channels, funnel stages, and markets.
Lead channel mix optimization, ensuring the right balance between lower-funnel conversion and upper-funnel demand generation.
Establish a clear media role for brand vs. performance, aligned to business goals and growth horizons.
Partner with Brand leadership to ensure media amplifies platform storytelling (not just distributes assets).
Performance Marketing & Demand Capture
Oversee performance channels including paid search, paid social, affiliates, display, and emerging platforms.
Drive ROAS, CAC efficiency, and revenue growth, while ensuring spend is incremental and not over-optimized.
Lead testing and optimization roadmap across audiences, creative, landing experiences, and platforms.
Identify and scale new growth levers across digital acquisition channels.
Brand Media & Demand Creation
Lead strategy and execution of upper-funnel and brand media investments (video, partnerships, sponsorships, cultural platforms, etc.).
Ensure brand media is measurable and accountable, with clear contribution to awareness, consideration, and future demand.
Partner with Brand and Creative teams to align media with platform storytelling and cultural relevance.
Build frameworks that connect brand investment to downstream performance outcomes.
Measurement, Attribution & Effectiveness
Own a modern measurement framework that goes beyond last-click (MMM, incrementality testing, brand lift, attribution).
Define clear KPIs across short- and long-term effectiveness (e.g., ROAS + brand health metrics).
Translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership, enabling better investment decisions.
Partner with Analytics and Finance to ensure media investment is tied to commercial outcomes and forecasting.
Team & Agency Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing integrated media team across performance and brand disciplines.
Manage agency partners across media planning, buying, and analytics, ensuring accountability and strategic alignment.
Foster a culture of testing, learning, and continuous optimization across the full funnel.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Brand, Creative, eCommerce, CRM, Product, and Finance teams to ensure media is fully integrated into go-to-market planning.
Align media strategy with product launches, seasonal moments, and commercial priorities.
Ensure consistency across channels, connecting media, messaging, and customer experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
8+ years in media, digital marketing, or integrated marketing leadership roles.
Proven experience managing both performance marketing and brand media investment.
Strong understanding of full-funnel media strategy and channel roles.
Deep expertise in performance channels (search, social, display, affiliates) and familiarity with brand/upper-funnel media.
Experience with modern measurement approaches (MMM, incrementality, attribution).
Demonstrated leadership of teams and agencies.
Experience managing complexity in fast-paced, high growth environments.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment. Some travel required.
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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world's leading designers, marketers, and licensors of footwear and apparel; It's global footprint spans 170 countries and territories. The Company's portfolio includes Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty, Hush Puppies, Wolverine, Chaco, Bates, HYTEST, and Stride Rite. The Company is also the global footwear licensee of brands Cat and Harley-Davidson.
Wolverine Worldwide is driven by a Vision to Make. Every Day. Better. for its consumers, partners, communities, and shareholders.
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America's Dream Employers, America's Best Employers for Women, and America's Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
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