Associate Director, Digital Activation & Performance

OMD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

OMD in Chicago seeks an Associate Director to lead a high-performing media team and own strategic planning and activation. The role demands hands-on leadership to ensure projects run on time, on budget, and with high quality across digital channels.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, translate business needs into executable media strategies, and drive ROI. A strong finance/process background and a drive for excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management role; 2+ reports
• Leading media professionals across digital areas
• Meet with senior leaders to shape requests
• Understand client/agency finance and billing
• Follow agency processes to maintain workflow
• 4+ years in strategic digital media planning and execution
• Deep knowledge of media rates, buying models, contracts
• Advanced proficiency in media math and optimization
• Proficiency with Prisma (non-negotiable)
• Ability to critique partner media plans for alignment
• Fluency in media terminology and standards

Responsibilities

• Manage daily team performance and trajectory
• Accountable for direct reports’ day-to-day tasks
• Bridge senior leadership, clients, and internal teams
• Review partner media plans for ROI and alignment
• Manage client/agency finance processes and billing
• Champion agency processes and operational efficiency

Skills

Team leadership

Digital media planning

Media math

Data-driven optimization

Negotiation strategies

Stakeholder management

Tools

Prisma

Job description

OMD in Chicago seeks an Associate Director to lead a high-performing media team and own strategic planning and activation. The role demands hands-on leadership to ensure projects run on time, on budget, and with high quality across digital channels.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, translate business needs into executable media strategies, and drive ROI. A strong finance/process background and a drive for excellence are essential.