[Remote] Executive Director, Integrated Growth Media

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hot Dish Advertising is looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader to help grow and evolve their paid media practice. The Executive Director will lead efforts across connection strategy, paid media, and analytics to drive measurable business results for franchise brands while shaping the future of the agency and ensuring strong collaboration across departments.ResponsibilitiesLead the evolution of Hot Dish Advertising’s integrated media and performance practiceBuild scalable systems that connect media, SEO, analytics, CRO, and creative strategyPartner with executive leadership on agency growth, innovation, and market positioningIdentify emerging opportunities across media, analytics, attribution, AI, SEO, and consumer behaviorOversee the agency’s reporting and media technology ecosystemDirect cross-channel strategies across paid media, SEO, and analyticsEnsure teams align around client business goals, audience insights, and measurable outcomesFacilitate the technology, processes and training to enable teams to translate data and performance insights into actionable strategic recommendationsDrive collaboration across disciplines to deliver cohesive, business-focused solutionsLead AI innovation and adoption across the organization to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance while ensuring responsible use and strategic integrityFoster productive partnerships with media vendors, technology partners, and partner agencies to ensure Hot Dish and our clients benefit from the latest learnings and capabilitiesBuild trusted senior-level client relationships grounded in business acumen and measurable outcomesServe as the executive escalation point and strategic advisor for key accountsPresent recommendations, insights, and performance outcomes clearly and persuasivelyProactively identify opportunities that help clients stay ahead of market trendsCollaborate with cross-functional leaders in the agency to deliver a seamless client experience and true strategic partnershipLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of subject matter experts across: Media Strategy & Execution, Integrated Search, Paid Social, Programmatic Buying, Analytics, CRO, SEOCreate a collaborative operating model where teams work together around shared client outcomesFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement that challenges assumptions, tests new ideas, and evolves strategic thinkingDirect professional development, hiring, onboarding, and performance reviewsEnsure teams have the tools, structure, and processes needed for efficient executionSupport forecasting, resource planning, staffing, and workflow managementBalance innovation with accountability, operational discipline, and profitabilityChampion a data-driven decision-making culture across the agencyEnsure reporting evolves beyond dashboards into actionable business intelligenceEncourage teams to test emerging platforms, audience strategies, AI workflows, attribution approaches, and optimization methodologiesLead testing strategies across: Creative, Landing pages, Audiences, Media mix, Conversion optimization, Geo expansionServe as an active member of the Leadership TeamParticipate fully in EOS leadership processes including: Quarterly Rocks, L10 Meetings, Strategic Planning, Operational Accountability, Issue Solving, Performance ReviewsLead departmental planning and prioritization effortsSupport new business pitches with data and solution-oriented expertiseSkills10+ years of experience leading media strategy, performance marketing, integrated demand generation, or growth marketing initiatives5+ years leading and developing high-performing agency teamsProven success building scalable growth systems that drive measurable business outcomesDeep expertise across: Paid Media, SEO, Analytics, Media Attribution, Brand and Performance Media, B2B and B2C MarketingDemonstrated ability to direct and guide cross-functional specialists while maintaining strategic oversight of the workExperience leading strategic client relationships, new business and executive-level presentationsStrong operational and organizational leadership skillsExcellent communication, presentation, and strategic storytelling skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial agency remote environment where collaboration and adaptability are essentialFranchise marketing and EOS experience preferredExperience leading AI-enabled workflows or innovation initiatives preferredCompany OverviewHot Dish Advertising provides its clients with a holistic approach to all their marketing and brand needs to achieve the desired results. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.hotdishad.com.