Paid Media Director

Description Robert Half Marketing and Creative is helping a client search for a Paid Media Director to guide digital advertising strategy and lead high-impact campaigns from planning through performance analysis in Denver, Colorado. This role calls for an experienced agency leader who can advise clients, strengthen media operations, and elevate results across paid search, social, display, video, and programmatic channels. The ideal candidate combines strong business judgment with hands-on channel expertise and a forward-thinking approach to automation, measurement, and AI-enabled media practices. Responsibilities: u2022 Shape cross-channel paid media strategies that align business goals with audience targeting, budget allocation, and performance expectations. u2022 Serve as a trusted client partner by delivering clear recommendations, presenting campaign insights, and identifying opportunities for continued growth. u2022 Oversee execution across major digital media channels, ensuring campaigns are launched efficiently and optimized against defined objectives. u2022 Introduce and refine media tools that enhance forecasting, audience segmentation, reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency. u2022 Expand the use of AI-driven capabilities to support planning, testing, optimization, insight generation, and day-to-day workflow improvements. u2022 Work closely with analytics, creative, strategy, and account teams to develop cohesive campaigns and a strong end-to-end client experience. u2022 Lead, coach, and develop paid media talent while fostering high standards for accountability, innovation, and career growth. u2022 Establish scalable processes, experimentation frameworks, and channel best practices that improve consistency and campaign performance. u2022 Monitor changes in ad platforms, privacy expectations, attribution methods, and emerging technologies to keep media strategies current and effective.Robe Requirements u2022 7+ years of experience in paid media, including leadership responsibility within an agency setting. u2022 Demonstrated success managing integrated campaigns and substantial budgets across search, social, display, video, and programmatic media. u2022 Strong knowledge of digital advertising platforms and tools, including Google Ads, Google Ad Manager, GA4, DSP environments, and Meta Business Suite. u2022 Experience applying AI, automation, and media technology to improve team productivity and campaign outcomes. u2022 Excellent client communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn performance data into actionable strategic guidance. u2022 Proven ability to build and lead teams in a fast-moving, deadline-oriented environment. u2022 Strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities. u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related discipline preferred. Innovation starts with people.u00ae Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-05-02