Senior Director, Media & Growth

PayPal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Senior Director of Media & Growth to lead our global paid media strategy and drive measurable growth across consumer and merchant businesses. This senior role sits at the intersection of performance marketing, brand media, and data-driven acquisition.

The position reports to the SVP of Marketing Operations, overseeing a high-performing team and collaborating with agency partners, platform partners, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of marketing leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading paid media across channels and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategy for the marketing function.
• Lead the global paid media strategy across all channels (search, social, display, video).
• Own GNA/MAA growth targets driven by paid media investment.
• Build and oversee a data-driven measurement framework (MMM, attribution, incrementality).
• Lead and develop a team of media professionals across US and international markets.

Skills

Media leadership

Growth marketing

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MMM (Marketing Mix Modeling)

Multi-touch attribution

Job description

The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.Job Summary:The Senior Director, Media & Growth is a newly created, highly strategic marketing role. This new leader will manage our global paid media strategy and drive measurable growth across our consumer and merchant businesses. This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of performance marketing, brand media, and data-driven customer acquisition — responsible for translating business objectives into integrated media plans that accelerate GNA, MAA, and TPV outcomes at scale.Reporting to the SVP of Marketing Operations, this leader will oversee a high-performing team and manage relationships with our agency partners, platform partners, and internal stakeholders across Marketing, Technology, and Finance.Job Description:Essential Responsibilities:Develop and articulate a clear, compelling vision and strategy for the marketing functionProvide key inputs as an industry leader and expert in marketingInspire and lead the marketing team to achieve long-term successAlign marketing strategies with PayPal-wide strategy and operationsDrive innovation and continuous improvement in marketing practicesCollaborate with executive leadership to ensure the marketing function supports overall business goalsMinimum Qualifications:12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:Specific responsibilities include:Media Strategy & PlanningDevelop and own the global paid media strategy across all channels — paid search, paid social, display, video, streaming, out-of-home, and emerging platformsBuild integrated media plans that connect brand awareness to performance outcomes, ensuring every dollar of investment is tied to a measurable business resultLead the annual and quarterly media planning process in close partnership with Finance and Marketing leadershipDefine channel investment priorities, audience strategies, and creative rotation frameworks across all marketsGrowth & Performance MarketingOwn GNA (Gross New Accounts) and MAA (Monthly Active Accounts) growth targets driven by paid media investmentDevelop and scale a full-funnel performance marketing approach — from upper-funnel demand generation to lower-funnel conversion and activationLead customer segmentation strategy to ensure media investment is targeted against the highest-value acquisition and re-engagement opportunitiesPartner with CRM and Lifecycle teams to connect paid and owned channel strategies into a seamless customer journeyData, Measurement & OptimizationLeverage a best-in-class measurement framework — including Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), multi-touch attribution, and incrementality testing — to accurately assess media ROI and guide investment decisionsDrive paid media instrumentation from current levels to industry-standard 60–80% enablement across partner platformsBuild and maintain executive-level reporting on media performance, MROI, and contribution to business KPIsChampion a test-and-learn culture across the media organization, using data to continuously optimize channel mix and creative performanceAgency & Partner ManagementServe as the primary executive point of contact for our media agency of record and key platform partners (Meta, Google, TikTok, Amazon, etc.)Hold agency partners accountable to performance, innovation, and ways of working standardsLead media contract negotiations, upfront commitments, and partnership agreements in collaboration with Procurement and LegalTeam LeadershipLead, develop, and inspire a team of media and growth marketing professionals across the US and international marketsBuild a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and creative ambition within the media organizationPartner across Marketing, Product, Analytics, MarTech, and Finance to ensure the media function operates as a connected, integrated part of the broader businessServe as a cultural carrier and positive energy force within the organization, building a team that is ambitious, collaborative, creatively bold, and enthusiastic about the opportunity aheadSubsidiary:PayPalTravel Percent:0-The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:Primary Location | Pay Range:New York City, New York: ($218,000.00 - $323,950.00 Annually)Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:Chicago, Illinois: ($198,000.00 - $294,250.00 Annually)Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.Who We Are:Commitment to Diversity and InclusionPayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] at PayPal:Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.Notice to Applicants and Employees who reside within New York City.