Director, Integrated Media

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • Agency • Digital Media • eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Analytics
We merge storytelling through technology to promote health, wellness, and happiness in the world.
The Role
As Director of Integrated Media, lead client relationships and media strategies, optimizing performance data for growth and innovation while mentoring teams.
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Merge Storytelling and Technology

We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. 

Promote Health, Wellness & Happiness

We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients.

Emerge to the Top of Your Career

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

As our Director, Integrated Media, you will…

Be the driving force behind exceptional media strategies that transform client businesses. You'll stand at the intersection of client relationships, media innovation, and business growth. This role puts you at the forefront of media excellence, where your expertise directly impacts our most valued client partnerships. You'll serve as both a trusted client advisor and internal champion, delivering flawless media solutions while uncovering fresh opportunities for growth.

Be Accountable and Responsible: 

  • Own client relationships at the highest level, becoming their go-to media authority
  • Drive integrated media strategies that deliver measurable ROI
  • Lead cross-functional teams through planning, execution, and optimization
  • Turn performance data into actionable insights that evolve client strategies
  • Represent media perspective in high-level planning sessions
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation
  • Pioneer local media strategies with nuanced understanding of regional markets

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

  • 9-12 years of digital media experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, and/or equivalent work experience
  • Hospital Provider experience is a +++
  • Deep, applied expertise in integrated media, including channels, tools, techniques, analysis, and business examples
  • Demonstrated experience in driving cutting-edge, complex integrated program design with measurable ROI
  • Proven track record in delivering high-impact client presentations based on leading-edge insights
  • Ability to translate compelling written or oral skills into selling situations to support new business acquisition
  • Experience in leading "lessons learned" evaluations at the end of projects on a tactical level
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace 
  • Strong team-building skills with the ability to clarify roles and expectations for client and cross-capability teams
  • Capability to build strategic recommendations and assist in their rollout and training for relevant teams

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $98,300 - $117,950, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

And here’s how we live our values at MERGE

  • Ability. Mastering our craft
  • Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
  • Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
772 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

We merge storytelling through technology to build data-driven omnichannel ecosystems that get smarter over time. With deep expertise in health and consumer verticals, our talented team crafts innovative strategies and delivers services spanning creative, PR, performance marketing, and digital platform development. By uniting diverse perspectives and cutting-edge solutions, we empower clients to create impactful narratives that connect across every channel.

Why Work With Us

We create a superior work experience where diverse talents with ability, agility, and humility can grow and do the best work of their careers. We strive to be masters of our craft. We act with speed and flexibility to deliver in the digital world. We work with humility for a more enjoyable and collaborative experience for employees and clients.

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