Senior Director — Media Strategy & Growth

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Deerfield, IL seeks a Senior Director, Media to lead paid media strategy, investment, and performance across TV, digital, social, influencer, and emerging AI platforms.

You will partner with Brand, Insights, and Analytics, optimize media mix, build a high-performing team, and drive growth, brand impact, and ROI while advancing measurement and governance. This is a strategic role with cross-functional collaboration and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field.
• MBA preferred for senior leadership track.
• Experience with end-to-end media strategy and cross-channel buying.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrates end-to-end media strategy, planning and execution across core pillars.
• Drives optimal channel mix and test-and-learn initiatives to maximize performance.
• Owns measurement frameworks, KPIs, and attribution across channels.

Skills

Media strategy

Media planning

Media buying

Performance marketing

Leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Google AdWords

Google Analytics

DSP

DMPs

Job description

Walgreens in Deerfield, IL seeks a Senior Director, Media to lead paid media strategy, investment, and performance across TV, digital, social, influencer, and emerging AI platforms.

You will partner with Brand, Insights, and Analytics, optimize media mix, build a high-performing team, and drive growth, brand impact, and ROI while advancing measurement and governance. This is a strategic role with cross-functional collaboration and up to 10% travel.