Associate Media Director

Dig & Dig; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic digital marketing agency as an Associate Media Director, leading paid media strategies and overseeing a team of specialists across various digital channels. This mid-senior level role at Dig & Dig offers the opportunity to drive impactful, insight-led campaigns while fostering a collaborative environment. You will play a key role in strategic client partnerships, guide executional precision, and contribute to agency thought leadership, all while thriving in a fast-paced, innovative culture that values professional growth and creativity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k program with employer matching

Flexible time off programs

Office closure on US Federal holidays

Annual Wellness day

Family medical leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of multi-channel paid media experience across B2B and B2C sectors.
• Deep platform fluency with large-scale media budgets.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of holistic paid media strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee media investments across digital platforms.
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Client Service

Media Planning

Tools

Looker Studio

GA4

Hubspot

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Dig & Dig is a Digital and Social agency that offers unrivaled expertise in Paid Social, PPC, SEO, Content, and Influencer activity. At Dig & Dig, we're passionate about driving strong results through data-driven digital marketing strategies. We’re a team of practitioners who care about the details, move quickly, and never lose sight of the big picture.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an ambitious and curious Associate Media Directorto lead paid media strategy and execution across key digital channels. In this role, you’ll oversee a team of specialists, serve as a senior strategic partner to clients, and guide integrated, insight-led campaigns that drive measurable results. You’ll bring deep channel expertise and a strong point of view, while fostering operational excellence and cross-team collaboration.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of media strategy, client service, and executional precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of holistic paid media strategies aligned to business goals, audience insights, and market trends
• Guide audience strategy with key inputs from clients
• Oversee media investments across all digital platforms (Search, Social, Programmatic, Video, Display, Audio, DOOH, CTV, etc.)
• Serve as a senior client contact, providing guidance on media best practices, performance, and emerging opportunities
• Partner with integrated teams to ensure campaigns are insight-led, creative is optimized for media environments, and performance data informs future planning
• Implement agency thought leadership on key digital channels and create operational best practices
• Stay current on media landscape changes, platform updates, privacy regulations, and industry innovations to inform client recommendations
• Oversee investment in media technology and tools for the agency; determine key areas of need

Digital Media Campaign Execution

• Spearhead media platform planning and execution, bringing deep hands-on expertise with core channels like LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Meta Business Manager, Google Ads, and programmatic platforms
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of specialists to ensure campaign execution and optimization
• Implement training calendars and agendas where needed
• Own media financials, including forecasting, pacing, budget management, and media billing accuracy
• Implement process and workflow standards to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the paid media team
• Manage campaign set-up and QA, trafficking workflows, and ensure compliance with client and platform requirements
• Manage documentation across campaign briefs, media plans, reporting templates, and platform governance
• Lead vendor relationships and stay informed on platform updates and emerging capabilities
• Own and support client reporting
• Contribute to agency new business pitches and overall thought leadership
• Mentor team on campaign execution, platform best practices, and client service excellence
• Foster cross-team collaboration

What you Bring:

• 7–9 years of hands-on, multi-channel paid media experience across a variety of B2B and B2C sectors
• Strong strategic instincts with the ability to connect media performance to broader business objectives
• Deep platform fluency and experience managing large-scale media budgets
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills; experience with Looker Studio, GA4, and Hubspot a plus
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Interest in organic social and content strategy is a bonus

Why Join Dig & Dig:

We offer a dynamic, supportive work environment where creativity and data-driven decision-making intersect. Our team is committed to professional growth and delivering exceptional results for our clients. Join us and be part of a company that values curiosity, innovation, and impact.

We believe in fostering a workplace that supports our employees’ diverse needs and empowers them to thrive. Our compensation is both competitive and fair, and we are proud to offer an evolving benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k program with employer matching
• Flexible time off programs
• Office closure on all US Federal holidays
• 1x annual Wellness day
• Family medical leave
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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