Head of Integrated Media Strategy

ad+one; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ad+one is seeking a Media Director to lead hybrid work, two days in the Chicago office. The role blends upper-funnel brand strategy with measurable lower-funnel outcomes, guiding cross-functional teams and senior clients toward thoughtful, data-driven media investments.

The ideal leader will mentor teams, shape media strategies across channels, and present performance insights to executives, driving agency growth and client success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive media strategy and planning experience in an agency.
• Proven success leading integrated media programs across channels.
• Understanding upper- and mid-funnel impact on lower-funnel outcomes.
• Experience advising clients in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Leadership experience managing direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent presentation and executive relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and propose strategic pivots.
• Collaboration with analytics to develop measurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated media strategy across channels aligned with client objectives.
• Develop omnichannel media plans from awareness to conversion.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders as strategic consultant.
• Translate business challenges into data-supported media recommendations.
• Guide clients through evolving priorities with strategic pivots.
• Lead and mentor media teams across planning, buying, analytics, strategy, creative, and account management.
• Present strategic recommendations, campaign performance, and insights to executives.
• Build measurement frameworks linking media investments to leads and acquisition.
• Collaborate on new business opportunities and agency growth initiatives.
• Promote continuous learning, innovation, accountability, and curiosity.

Skills

Media strategy

Team leadership

Executive relationships

Client advisory

Data-driven decision-making

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

ad+one is seeking a Media Director to lead hybrid work, two days in the Chicago office. The role blends upper-funnel brand strategy with measurable lower-funnel outcomes, guiding cross-functional teams and senior clients toward thoughtful, data-driven media investments.

The ideal leader will mentor teams, shape media strategies across channels, and present performance insights to executives, driving agency growth and client success.