Halstead Media · 1 month ago
Director of Paid Media (Meta, Google, Linkedin, Microsoft)
Halstead Media Group LLC is a company that specializes in helping landscape and outdoor living companies fuel growth through strategic marketing systems. As the Director of Paid Media, you will lead and oversee paid media strategies, guiding a team to ensure cohesive performance across various channels while driving measurable client success.
AdvertisingSEOWeb Design
Responsibilities
Lead strategy and performance across all paid media platforms with clarity and confidence
Oversee paid media managers, freelancers, and specialists, keeping work polished and on track
Guide creative direction for ads, landing pages, and testing frameworks
Set KPIs, pacing strategies, and cross-channel alignment for each account
Maintain strong QA processes, reporting standards, and campaign governance
Collaborate with PMs, designers, copywriters, and leadership to plan high-impact campaigns
Act as the primary escalation point for performance challenges or strategic pivots
Trial new tools, processes, and workflows that improve efficiency and outcomes
Direct campaign structure, targeting, budget allocation, pacing, and optimization
Review ad copy, creative assets, and landing pages to ensure clarity and conversion strength
Lead weekly and monthly performance insights, recommendations, and strategic narratives
Troubleshoot conversion issues, tracking inconsistencies, and platform discrepancies
Develop audience strategies, retargeting systems, and nurture funnels that move prospects forward
Provide strategic direction for organic social content across clients
Review and refine monthly social calendars so messaging supports performance and seasonality
Ensure tight alignment between organic content, paid campaigns, and client priorities
Support creative and editorial development when needed
Oversee email nurture strategy and messaging direction
Advise on segmentation, automation workflows, and value-driven nurturing
Ensure alignment between email communications, ad campaigns, and broader client goals
Partner with copy and design teams to create StoryBrand-aligned, high-conversion creative
Work closely with PMs to align campaign priorities, timelines, and reporting needs
Collaborate with SEO to ensure cross-channel optimization opportunities are captured
Coach team members to strengthen reporting, testing frameworks, and performance thinking
Participate in internal systems planning, tool evaluations, and team development initiatives
Qualification
Required
4–7+ years managing paid media campaigns across Google, Meta, and other channels
Experience managing or mentoring media buyers or specialists
Strong bias for action as a performance strategist
Love data analysis, creative testing, and proving ROI—not chasing vanity metrics
Strong ad copy writing skills and understanding of value-based messaging
Organized, accountable, and driven by process and clarity
Ownership of outcomes and precise communication
Experience managing paid media campaigns across Google Ads and/or Meta
Familiarity with landing pages, creative review, and performance optimization
Preferred
Exposure to CRMs, website platforms, or marketing automation tools
Experience with HubSpot or similar CRMs
Familiarity with GA4, attribution modeling, or forecasting
Ability to review or guide landing page UX
Creative direction experience for ads or social content
Background in the lawn, landscape, or outdoor living industries
Understanding of StoryBrand messaging
Benefits
Fully remote
Equipment reimbursement
Monthly perks (snack, tea/coffee subscriptions)
Flexible hours with a results-first mindset
Paid training & professional development
PTO: 15 days to start + paid holidays
401(k) with match
Health insurance: 100% employer-paid medical + dental & vision
Opt-out medical stipend if you carry your own insurance