Associate Director, Paid Search

January Digital • Dallas, TX

1d • $100,500 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

January Digital is seeking an Associate Director for its agency team. The role calls for a deep understanding of the digital media landscape, ideally supported by hands-on experience across multiple channels. The Associate Director will help develop clients’ digital media strategies in alignment with their business objectives and serve as a primary strategic partner in guiding, planning, and developing current and future media opportunities. Internally, the role manages a team and is accountable for the functions of the agency team.

The successful candidate will advance client objectives through strategic guidance, data-driven growth opportunities, and high-quality multi-channel campaign execution. They will own account strategy and complex deliverables, develop client and vendor relationships, manage team communication and priorities, and lead employee development. They will also collaborate across the agency, identify industry and technology developments, and work with senior leadership on company challenges and growth goals.

January Digital describes itself as an AI-enabled company that supports continuous training and responsible application of AI to business challenges. Its culture includes the Good Works philanthropy program and the Well Works employee wellness program. The role is currently hybrid, with offices in New York City and Dallas. The stated base salary range for Dallas is $100,500–$125,000; total compensation may also include a bi-annual performance bonus, health coverage, wellness stipend, and company 401(k) contribution.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience managing paid media across digital channels; search experience, including organic and paid search, is required.
• At least 3 years of experience managing teams, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Proven ability to develop innovative multi-channel media plans and go-to-market strategies for complex clients.
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience with performance media principles, including improving ROAS, maximizing lead generation, and marketing subscription-based programs.
• Analytical mindset, including the ability to troubleshoot issues and identify improvements that support client retention.
• Strong collaboration skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on tasks of any size.
• Interest in digital marketing trends and motivation to deliver best-in-class client programs.
• Consistently demonstrate behavior aligned with January Digital’s core traits.
• Proven AI skills in developing and refining AI inputs, effectively using key tools, and applying AI to real business challenges; critical thinking and responsible use of AI are also emphasized.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing paid media in social, display, programmatic, and video channels.
• Experience working with creative and development teams to produce and iterate digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Drive clients’ strategic objectives through meaningful thought leadership.
• Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business and use data to identify growth opportunities and reinforce the agency’s strategic value.
• Build client trust by managing team deliverables, setting priorities, and overseeing multi-channel campaign activation.
• Lead strategic external relationship development with clients and identify appropriate vendor partnerships.
• Lead account strategic vision by developing and managing long-term goals and client growth opportunities.
• Own complex deliverables, including quarterly business reviews and annual multi-channel budget planning.
• Manage client communication needs across the team and strive to exceed client service expectations.
• Lead and develop employees through thoughtful management, training, and growth opportunities.
• Identify industry changes, evolutions, and emerging technology innovations; provide informed recommendations and proactively propose solutions to clients.
• Collaborate across internal teams to support agency development and new business opportunities.
• Engage with senior leadership to solve company challenges and support company growth goals.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable pay, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for bi-annual bonuses.
• Flexible PTO and half-day Fridays.
• Philanthropic efforts and paid time off to volunteer.
• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Hybrid work environment with offices in New York City and Dallas.
• Parental benefits, including generous paid leave, a 529 scholarship fund, Milk Stork, and a stocked mother’s room.
• Company 401(k) contribution and annual merit increases are also mentioned as part of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed