Director of Paid Advertising
Power Digital
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About the opportunity
Power Digital is an AI-Native Growth Firm combining world-class talent with proprietary technology like our AI operating system, Omega, and intelligence layer, Iris. We support 100% remote, in-office, or hybrid work styles for anyone legally eligible to work in the U.S.
As the Director of Paid Advertising, you lead your pod as a hybrid of senior individual contributor, people manager, and product leader for your channel of expertise.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you own the people on your pod and the quality of their work while acting as a player-coach who leads from the front.
You will protect your pod from unreasonable client pressure, hold the team to a high bar of excellence, and serve on the roadmap to Managing Director.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage a pod of Strategists within Paid, including direct ownership of hiring, onboarding, day-to-day leadership, and individual development plans.
- Drive performance management using the ARC framework, oversee capacity planning, and facilitate ongoing training and channel knowledge-sharing.
- Provide executive-level oversight for client accounts, act as Account Director on select single channel clients, and serve as the primary point of escalation.
- Oversee product quality and critical error management by enforcing robust QA processes, error interception, and budget accuracy targets.
- Maintain clean MCC and Business Manager structures while partnering with Data Intelligence to ensure MMT implementation accuracy.
- Drive channel innovation, evaluate new tools and partners, adopt AI tools to optimize workflows, and ensure daily compliance with Omega, nova, and Power Circuit.
- Contribute to new business audits and pitches, identify service expansion opportunities, and lead recruitment efforts for your channel.
Qualifications
- 7-8 years of digital marketing experience, with 5+ years in an agency setting.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on, expert-level experience in Paid Media.
- 5+ years of experience managing a team, including performance management and development planning.
- Demonstrated judgment, credibility, and expertise in how the channel functions within the broader marketing funnel and business strategy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a direct client-facing presence.
- Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence.
- Self-motivated work ethic with the ability to learn quickly and independently.
Nice to have
- Experience building new products or channel offerings within an agency environment.
- Advanced familiarity with AI-driven marketing tools and proprietary tech ecosystems.
- Direct experience in cross-functional team leadership across Paid Media, Creative, Organic Search, or Social.
- History of driving significant revenue expansion and client retention within digital portfolios.
Benefits
- Base salary plus commission opportunities
- Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with up to 100% employer contribution towards employee monthly premiums
- 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
- Unlimited Time Off available on day one
- Fully flexible work environment supporting remote, in-office, or hybrid arrangements
- $100 USD Work From Home (WFH) stipend added to your first paycheck
- 12 observed United States national holidays plus 2 mental health recharge days per year
Job details
- Location: Remote, in-office, or hybrid (U.S. work authorization required)
- Employment type: Full-time
About the company
Power Digital is an AI-Native Growth Firm built at the intersection of world-class talent and proprietary technology.
We partner closely with our clients as an extension of their teams to drive measurable business outcomes across strategy, execution, and measurement.
Our culture is built on curiosity, ambition, accountability, and a commitment to delivering meaningful results.
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Key details from the source
- This role offers base salary plus commission opportunities and supports your professional growth within a collaborative, people-first environment.
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