Senior Media Manager

envisionit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer-matched 401k

Transit benefits

Career growth budget

Office in Millennium Park

Job summary

Envisionit, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Chicago, is hiring a Senior Media Manager to own and evolve paid media strategy across search and social. You'll lead campaigns for CPG, Technology, and Travel clients, turning data into scalable growth and guiding creative testing.

This role reports to the leadership team, combines hands-on management with client storytelling, and participates in a hybrid work model (2-3 days in-office/week) at our Millennium Park office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in paid media, performance marketing, or digital strategy.
• Experience with Google, Meta and TikTok platforms.
• Experience planning and optimizing app install or app engagement campaigns.
• Strong analytical mindset translating data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end management of paid search and social channels (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok).
• Lead daily pacing, budget allocation, and in-flight optimizations.
• Execute and iterate on audience and keyword strategies, ad testing, and campaign structures.
• Identify performance trends and adjust strategy to maximize ROAS.
• Develop and lead test & learn roadmaps and translate data into insights for clients and internal teams.
• Develop full-funnel strategies across paid social, retail media, and emerging channels.

Skills

Paid media

Analytics

Client reporting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

TikTok Ads

App campaigns

Job description

Envisionit, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Chicago, is hiring a Senior Media Manager to own and evolve our paid media strategy across search and social. Our clients span CPG, Technology, and Travel - industries that move fast and reward people who think ahead. You'll join a team of strategists, creatives, and data nerds who genuinely like working together, push each other to do better work, and don't take themselves too seriously while doing it.

We are headquartered in Chicago and have a beautiful office overlooking Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, operating under a hybrid work model (2-3 days in-office/week).

The Senior Media Manager owns and evolves paid media efforts across key search and social platforms, while driving forward-thinking testing, innovation, and client storytelling. If you enjoy the "science" of marketing, turning complex data into scalable growth and finding the "win" in every A/B test, then this is the role for you.

Key Functions:

• Own end-to-end management of paid search and social channels (primarily Google Ads, Meta and TikTok), including app campaigns
• Lead daily pacing, budget allocation, and in-flight optimizations
• Execute & iterate on audience and keyword strategies, creative and ad copy testing, and campaign structure and scaling approaches
• Identify performance trends and proactively adjust strategy to maximize ROAS
• Develop and lead structured test & learn roadmaps
• Translate performance data into insights that inform client and internal strategy, working closely with analytics, strategy, and client teams
• Develop full-funnel strategies across paid social, retail media, and emerging channels
• Evaluate emerging opportunities - new AI-driven ad platforms, beta programs, and new ad formats - and recommend which are worth testing

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years in paid media, performance marketing, or digital strategy
• Deep hands-on experience with Google, Meta, & TikTok
• Experience planning and optimizing app install or app engagement campaigns (e.g., Google App Campaigns, Meta App Ads)
• Strong analytical mindset with experience translating data into insights
• Experience building and presenting client-facing reports and decks
• Comfortable running multiple client accounts and campaigns at once without losing quality
• Strong understanding of: Test & learn methodologies, Creative performance drivers, full-funnel media strategy

Perks, Salary & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 USD. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and any potential offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process.

Our benefits include:

• A hybrid office model, with the option to WFH 2+ days/week
• A minimum of 20 days off yearly + 12 company holidays + summer hours
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Employer-matched 401k
• Transit benefits, corporate discount programs, free fitness center membership
• Career pathing, dedicated budget towards opportunities for professional growth
• A culture focused on collaboration, curiosity & support, with regular events, volunteerism, and an employee-led recognition program

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not currently accepting phone calls about employment opportunities or application status. In addition, we cannot pay for relocation expenses or act as an immigration sponsor at this time. Please peruse our website and socials to learn more about us.At this time, we can only consider candidates from the following US states: FL, GA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NV, SD, TN.

Envisionit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with diverse strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for the work we do. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Envisionit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR Manager, Ali Aguilar at [e-mail] or 312-262-6602.