Media Director

Description IZEA (NASDAQ: IZEA) provides leading brands and agencies with unmatched professional services backed by next-generation technology to develop scalable Influencer Marketing and bespoke Content Marketing initiatives. Over its 16 years of being a renowned industry pioneer, IZEA has been recognized and awarded repeatedly for its campaign work, technological innovations, most importantly, as a ‘top place to work’ and ‘best work-life balance’ as rated by its team members.

The company serves as a champion for the thriving Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated over 4 million sponsorship transactions.

Joining the talented Client Solutions team at #TeamIZEA, the Media Director, will play a critical leadership role in shaping how brands scale and succeed in the creator economy. You will be responsible for setting the media direction across large or multiple accounts, aligning cross-channel media strategy with broader marketing and influencer initiatives, and driving measurable business impact. You will manage significant media investments, and serve as a strategic partner to senior clients while ensuring performance excellence across platforms.

Your Responsibilities And Contributions Will Drive Value

• Set and lead cross-channel paid media strategy that complements and amplifies influencer and creator-led campaigns across major client accounts
• Own strategic oversight of large and complex media budgets, ensuring efficient allocation, strong ROI, and alignment to client business objectives
• Lead the planning, execution, optimization, and reporting of paid media programs across platforms including Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and emerging channels
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, building trusted relationships and guiding media investment decisions with data-driven recommendations
• Mentor and develop Paid Media Managers and Specialists, establishing best practices, elevating team capabilities, and fostering a high-performance culture
• Partner cross functionally with Client Services, Strategy, Creative, and Influencer teams to deliver integrated, cohesive marketing solutions
• Contribute to forecasting, financial planning, and P&L awareness, supporting sustainable growth and operational excellence

Requirements Your background and experience will lead to success

• 7 + years of experience managing paid media programs, with responsibility for large budgets and multi-account portfolios
• Proven ability to set media strategy and lead end-to-end execution across multiple social and digital platforms
• Deep knowledge of paid social, influencer amplification, and how creator content drives performance across the funnel
• Strong performance and ROI orientation, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and clear client narratives
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with confidence engaging at the Director and executive level

You’ll love working here

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation & Holidays, Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual education allowance, fitness reimbursement & other lifestyle support

At IZEA, we’re committed to creating an environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally. We value transparency and equity, and in line with state regulations, we proudly share salary ranges to support fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $120,000-130,000 based on your overall knowledge, skills and abilities aligned to the role. This range is subject to change.

And this is how we bring our values to life at #TeamIZEA Our team is our heart and creative spirit, each bringing their diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives to their roles. We deliver ground breaking IZEAS that solve our clients needs, and have a blast doing it.

• Innovative- It all starts with ideas. We push boundaries, forge new paths, and bring bold solutions to the market—partnering with brands and creators in impactful ways.
• Zealous-Passion is at the core of our culture. With energy, enthusiasm, and relentless dedication, we take on every challenge. We don’t just show up—we give it our all.
• Exceptional- We go above and beyond in everything we do. The way we imagWe go above and beyond in everything we do. The way we imagine, build, and deliver sets us apart. We don’t follow standards—we set the mine, build, and deliver sets us apart. We don’t follow standards—we set them.
• Agile-Change is constant. We adapt, move fast, and seize opportunities. We stay sharp, shift with intention, and thrive in what’s next.

EEOC Statement IZEA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, and ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment—including hiring, promotions, compensation, and benefits—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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