Media Director at Envisionit

Berwyn, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Media, Integrated Paid Media Strategies, Tourism Marketing, Team Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Budget Management, Influencer Marketing, Sports Sponsorships, Collaboration, Curiosity, Adaptability, Coaching, Mentoring, Data-Driven Strategies, Digital Advertising

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Envisionit, a Chicago-based, award-winning digital marketing agency, is searching for an experienced Media Director to fuel innovation and lead our talented media team. Our clients span a number of industries including CPG, Emerging Tech and Destinations, and our teams boast many talents across the spectrum of digital. Come work alongside a tight-knit bunch of seriously skilled people who genuinely like each other, have fun, and work hard for the collective success! The Media Director will be a key frontstage thought leader and strategic partner to the account lead on assigned accounts, ensuring client success for consumer services and destination brands. And backstage, they'll be hands-on in developing integrated strategies (at times, rolling up their sleeves side-by-side with the team). Our ideal candidate is proactive, a self-starter, and cares about individual mentoring and guiding team members equally to client program success. This valued teammate will be able to build data-driven media programs that improve business outcomes with their direct reports and team. Strong business acumen, as well as marketing technology and measurement expertise, are required to thrive in this critical media leadership position. This role will lead all media functions on assigned accounts, with supporting media roles as direct reports. Both integrated planning and oversight of execution is required in the role. Key Responsibilities: Set goals and strategies for client media plans across all digital channels, including social media, display ads, search, and video. Support, coach, and mentor the media team, encouraging collaboration and ongoing learning. Oversee the planning, execution, and tracking of campaigns to help clients achieve their goals. Work closely with creative, analytics, and account teams to develop well-rounded and successful campaigns. Stay up to date on new tools and trends in digital advertising, and bring fresh ideas to the team. Manage budgets, making sure we get the best results with our resources. Share campaign progress and results with clients in a way that is clear and informative. Promote consistent and organized ways of working, making sure reporting and financial details are handled correctly. What We’re Looking For: 5+ years in digital media, having led the development of integrated paid media strategies from digital to traditional Experience creating (and overseeing the execution of) media strategies for a tourism/travel account At least 3 years leading teams, being invested in (and accountable for) their growth Experience with major digital platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Google Ads, and display advertising. Experience with influencer marketing and sports sponsorships - everything from channel mix, budget recommendations and forecasting outcomes against client objectives. Strong skills in communication, teamwork, and managing projects from start to finish. Comfort working with budgets and financial reporting. Curiosity and a willingness to learn, adapt, and help others do their best work. What’s in it for you: Flexibility - We strive to support our employees and understand that life is complex with a lot of moving parts. We offer a hybrid environment, generous PTO, summer Fridays and floating holidays beyond the standard. Growth opportunities - Every employee has regular check-ins with managers to discuss priorities and goal progress, peer feedback and a framework to share career goals and passions. We are proud to say many people on our leadership team have grown through the ranks of the agency! Transparency - We have an open door policy, regular agency meetings and both public/anon forums that allow you to share your thoughts and ideas. Commitment to company culture - We have a recognition system that is employee-led, diversity and inclusion committee, monthly events to bring employees together and even weekly happy hours! Commitment to serve - We offer every employee a paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause they are passionate about then give them the opportunity to share this cause with the rest of the company. Perks, Salary & Benefits The salary range for this position is $125,000 - 140,000 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: http://www.envisionitagency.com 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 ali.aguilar@envisionitagency.com or 312-262-6602. Envisionit. Enjoy your agency™

Responsibilities

The Media Director will lead all media functions on assigned accounts, developing integrated strategies and overseeing execution. They will also support and mentor the media team while ensuring client success through effective media planning and execution.