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Centerfield · 2 months ago

Director, Media Buying

Centerfield is a company that delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions for leading brands. They are seeking a Director of Paid Media to lead performance marketing efforts across various platforms, managing a team of media buyers and optimizing large-scale budgets to drive growth and performance.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Paid Media to lead and scale Brainjolt’s paid media strategy across multiple platforms (Meta, TikTok, Google, Pinterest, Taboola, Snapchat, X, etc)
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of media buyers
Brainstorm and test data-driven, performance-optimized ad concepts
Oversee multi-million dollar monthly budgets, optimizing for GMV, ROAS, and margin goals
Collaborate cross-functionally with Data and Product teams to improve tracking, automation, and reporting infrastructure
Build and maintain strong relationships with platform partners and stay ahead of new betas and features
Share actionable performance insights with leadership to shape long-term strategy
Stay curious — test new tools, channels, and creative approaches to keep Brainjolt ahead of the curve

Qualification

Paid media strategyPerformance marketingAffiliate marketingData analysisBudget managementCreative testingFluency in languagesDesign toolsAIAutomation toolsTeam managementOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

7+ years of experience in paid media, content marketing, or affiliate marketing, with at least 3+ years managing teams
Proven success scaling performance-driven campaigns that deliver real ROI — ideally within e-commerce or affiliate ecosystems
Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with the ability to interpret data, model outcomes, and optimize performance
Comfortable shifting strategy quickly in response to performance trends, platform changes, or evolving business needs
Deep understanding of affiliate marketing, e-commerce ecosystems, and digital consumer behavior, particularly how they intersect with content-driven commerce
Strong instinct for identifying trending products, viral content opportunities, and seasonal demand drivers that fuel growth
Experience managing 8+ figure annual budgets across multiple platforms
A mix of creative intuition and data discipline — you can interpret results, inspire new ideas, and guide effective creative testing
Hands-on experience with Canva or similar design tools, with a sharp eye for creative performance
Demonstrated ability to use AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, testing, and optimization processes
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a passion for scaling systems, processes, and people

Preferred

Fluency in additional languages — particularly Italian, German, French, or Spanish
Fluency in Japanese is highly valued, especially for candidates with experience managing campaigns on Meta; TikTok or LINE experience is a strong plus

Benefits

Competitive salary + generous quarterly bonus
Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it!
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave
401(k) company match plan – fully vested day 1
Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.)
Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within!

Company

Centerfield

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Centerfield is a Advertising Technology & Search Engine Marketing platform.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (6)
2024 (10)
2023 (6)
2022 (9)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$292M
Key Investors
Prospect Capital CorporationH.I.G. Growth PartnersH.I.G. Capital
2020-01-21Acquired
2017-02-08Debt Financing· $136M
2017-01-31Private Equity· $156M

Leadership Team

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Zach Robbins
SVP, Strategy & Operations
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Chad Lovell
President, Insurance
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