Associate Director, Digital Media

Role overview

We are hiring an Associate Director, Digital Media for a partner organization based in Germany. This is a remote-friendly position centered on driving performance-led digital media strategy and delivery for fast-growing restaurant and multi-location retail brands. The role combines strategic leadership, hands-on campaign oversight, and team management, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes and data-backed decision-making.

What you will do

• Own the planning, execution, and optimization of multi-channel paid media programs across Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok, Connected TV, and programmatic DSP environments.
• Guide and develop a team of 2 to 3 digital media buyers, including day-to-day support, coaching, and performance management.
• Monitor campaign performance across several clients, maintaining accurate tracking, healthy budget pacing, and strong optimization discipline.
• Work in close partnership with clients, brand managers, analytics teams, creative teams, and media planners to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Turn performance data into practical insights, strategic recommendations, and clear next steps for both clients and internal teams.
• Create and present detailed reports and presentations that use data storytelling to explain results, opportunities, and strategic direction.
• Continuously experiment with and improve media approaches in response to platform changes and performance trends.
• Make sure campaign execution stays aligned with each client’s larger business goals.

What the role requires

• At least 8 years of experience in digital media buying and performance marketing across Meta, Google Ads, and programmatic or CTV platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, or Basis.
• Proven background managing substantial digital budgets, typically $500K or more per month, across multiple brands or accounts.
• Strong command of measurement and tracking tools, including Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking setup.
• Experience creating dashboards and reporting in tools such as Google Data Studio or Looker Studio.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and support media buying or performance marketing teams.
• Excellent analytical ability with a talent for translating complex data into concise narratives and actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, especially in client-facing settings.
• Self-driven work style and comfort working independently in a fast-moving remote-friendly environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage several priorities and campaigns at once.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-location retail marketing is a strong advantage.

What is offered

• Compensation that is competitive and aligned with experience and leadership responsibility.
• Fully remote work setup with location flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale, high-impact campaigns across major digital media platforms.
• A leadership position with direct responsibility for mentoring and growing a media buying team.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of fast-growing clients in restaurant and multi-location retail.
• A collaborative culture that values performance, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• High ownership and autonomy with minimal bureaucracy.
• An ongoing learning environment with room to deepen expertise in advanced media technologies and platforms.

Additional information

This opportunity is posted on behalf of a partner company, which handles applications and the next stages of the hiring process directly. Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching process designed to compare candidates against the role’s core requirements. The shortlist is then passed to the hiring company for interviews and further steps. The hiring process may use AI tools to support tasks such as resume review, application analysis, and consistency checks, but final decisions are made by people. By applying, candidates acknowledge that personal data may be processed for recruitment purposes under applicable data protection rules, including GDPR, and that standard privacy rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection remain available.