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Vice President of Paid Mediaenvisionit • Chicago, IL, United States
Vice President of Paid Media

Vice President of Paid Media

envisionit • Chicago, IL, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What You’ll Do

Lead omnichannel strategy : Develop and guide integrated media strategies that align to client objectives, using data, audience insights, and research to inform recommendations.

Be the final word on forecasts and program performance : Ensure Media Directors are supported in proactively developing channel strategies, performance forecasts, optimization strategies and media insights for reporting.

Elevate the team : Mentor and inspire a growing group of media professionals, building career paths and fostering collaboration across the agency.

Steward key accounts : Act as a senior advisor to clients, driving high-level planning, performance reviews, and test and learn recommendations.

Champion innovation : Stay ahead of shifts in platforms, tools, and consumer behavior to identify opportunities to use technology to give our clients an edge.

Ensure integration : Partner with account, creative, strategy, and analytics teams so media work is tightly connected to broader campaigns.

Drive agency growth : Contribute to new business opportunities through pitch strategy, media planning, and client presentations.

Build partnerships : Maintain strong relationships with vendors, platforms, and tech partners that add value for our clients.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of media experience, with at least 3–5 in senior leadership at an agency or similar environment
  • Proven expertise across paid media channels (digital, social, search, programmatic, and traditional)
  • Strong grasp of media analytics, attribution models, and martech platforms
  • A leadership style that balances accountability with inspiration — you set high standards, and you help people rise to them
  • Demonstrated ability to present to executives and lead large-scale client engagements
  • A track record of scaling teams and building strong operational foundations
  • Active involvement in industry organizations, thought leadership, or speaking engagements
  • Bonus points for experience with ecommerce, performance-driven media, or high-growth verticals

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 $160,000 - 185,000 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.

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