Media Strategy Director

DAC Group / Chicago Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

DAC Group in Chicago seeks a Director of Media to lead cross-channel planning and program execution across SEM, Display, and Paid Social for enterprise campaigns.

You will drive performance, mentor a growing media team, and present actionable insights to leadership and clients. This role requires strong analytics, collaboration, and a strategic mindset in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum university degree in Business or comparable field.
• Google Ads certification required.
• 8+ years in digital media campaign planning/management.
• Experience with SEM, Display, and Paid Social at an enterprise level.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEM, Display, and Paid Social programs and report on performance.
• Oversee development of junior media team members.
• Provide status updates to leadership and clients.
• Collaborate with PMO to report project health and staffing needs.
• Present research and campaign recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop deliverables and client-ready presentations.

Skills

Google Ads

Programmatic

Paid Social

Analytics

Leadership

SEO

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business/Marketing

Google Ads certification

Job description

DAC Group in Chicago seeks a Director of Media to lead cross-channel planning and program execution across SEM, Display, and Paid Social for enterprise campaigns.

You will drive performance, mentor a growing media team, and present actionable insights to leadership and clients. This role requires strong analytics, collaboration, and a strategic mindset in a fast-paced agency environment.