Director, Media Operations

We're seeking a Director, Media Operations. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the Mars Rogers, AR or Chicago office for a hybrid work schedule. The Director, Media Operations will be a practical business partner to media teams within a complex, multi-agency environment. The candidate will be responsible for media and financial operations, integrating multiple parties across the media team, process improvements, systems management, general reporting, and driving compliance. They will coordinate and support the media finance process flow — specifically regarding budgeting, billing, and forecasting — with oversight of ad operations, and will ensure end-to-end operational excellence for the client. We are looking for a leader with expertise in marketing technology and media performance management and measurement. The ideal candidate is a dot connector with an analytic mindset, problem-solving skills, and the ability to organize and track multiple projects simultaneously. They should be proactive, resourceful, agile, and a creative problem solver who can foster client relationships and partner with clients to work through process changes, partner concerns, and forward-thinking ideas.