Media Manager

DAC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

DAC is a global full-funnel performance media agency delivering transformative results across SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization. The Manager, Media will lead integrated campaigns spanning paid search, programmatic, and paid social for key clients, optimizing performance and growth.

You will work closely with client teams, coach the media staff, and ensure campaigns meet business objectives while leveraging advanced tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of digital media experience, including paid search, social, and display.
• Experience managing media campaigns with large budgets.
• Strong technical fluency with digital media platforms and analytics tools.
• Certifications in relevant tools would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account teams to exceed client expectations.
• Serve as client-facing media authority on key programs.
• Coach team members and provide learning opportunities.
• Lead building and management of integrated media campaigns across channels.
• Monitor and manage programs aligned to goals and objectives.
• Proactively expand media efforts based on performance and client needs.
• Provide ongoing campaign analysis and regular/ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Paid search

Paid social

Display advertising

GA/Analytics

DV360

SA360

Campaign Manager 360

Google Ads

Meta Business Manager

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.
• Somebody who has previously managed media campaigns with large budgets.
• A tech-savvy thinker who has 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.
• 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 .

At DAC we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as 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 at DAC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. The estimate displayed represent the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DAC's total compensation package for employees.