Manager, Media

520 DAC Group / Chicago Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Retirement saving plans

Professional development

Job summary

DAC Group / Chicago Inc. is seeking a Manager, Media to lead integrated advertising programs across paid search, programmatic and paid social for key clients.

You will partner with account teams to optimize performance, manage multi-channel campaigns, and drive growth with data-driven insights. This role requires 5+ years of digital media experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Google Ads, DV360, Campaign Manager 360, Meta Business Manager and Google Analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of digital media experience across paid search, social and display.
• Experience managing media campaigns with large budgets.
• Certifications in digital media platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with account service teams to consistently exceed client expectations.
• Serve as a client-facing media authority on key programs.
• Coach members of the media team as assigned, providing guidance and learning opportunities.
• Lead the building and management of integrated media campaigns across multiple channels.
• Monitor and manage multiple client programs as they relate to program goals and objectives.
• Proactively expand and improve media efforts based on performance and client business needs.
• Provide ongoing analysis of campaigns, as well as regular and ad-hoc reporting on campaign status to management and account service teams.
• Support account team on client calls with technical campaign information and strategic insights.
• Document agency "Point of View" for campaigns and digital media opportunities.

Skills

5+ years digital media

Paid search

Programmatic

Paid social

Client-facing

Strong communication

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Business Manager

DV360

Campaign Manager 360

Google Analytics

SA360

Job description

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Manager, Media

Who We Are

We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

Position Summary

The Manager, Media is responsible for the creation and execution of integrated advertising programs for key DAC clients. This individual will be responsible for delivering core client programs that include a focus on paid search, programmatic and paid social and may include offline marketing channels—and work closely with clients to continually optimize performance and drive growth.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with account service teams to consistently exceed client expectations.
• Serve as a client-facing media authority on key programs.
• Coach members of the media team as assigned, providing guidance and learning opportunities.
• Lead the building and management of integrated media campaigns across multiple channels.
• Monitor and manage multiple client programs as they relate to program goals and objectives.
• Proactively expand and improve media efforts based on performance and client business needs.
• Provide ongoing analysis of campaigns, as well as regular and ad-hoc reporting on campaign status to management and account service teams.
• Support account team on client calls with technical campaign information and strategic insights.
• Document agency "Point of View" for campaigns and digital media opportunities.

What You Bring

• A seasoned pro with 5+ years of digital media experience (paid search, social, and display in particular), exceptional communication skills, and impeccable attention to detail.
• Previous experience managing media campaigns with large budgets.
• A tech-savvy thinker with strong expertise in digital media platforms (Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, DV360, Campaign Manager 360), analytics tools (Google Analytics), and bid management platforms (SA360).
• Certifications would be even better.

What You’ll Get

• Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting‑edge tools in the performance marketing industry.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave, retirement saving plans, and opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment.

How We Work

This role requires three in‑office days per week. Remote work is not available for this position.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, state, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail].

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and employee assistance support.
• Full‑time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs.
• Salary range: $90,000 to $120,000.

DAC is a leading international media agency helping brands connect with customers and prospects at every stage of the customer journey, from the enterprise level right down to hyper‑local moments since 1972. Recognized by Forrester as one of the world’s most significant growth‑driving agencies, DAC is passionate about helping businesses build, maintain, and optimize their online presence, leveraging our expertise in Reputation Management, Local Presence Management, Content Strategy, Paid Media, SEO & SEM, Data Analytics, Design and UX. DAC’s mission is to drive impactful client results by amplifying brands to their target no matter where they are.