Associate Director Site Direct & Programmatic Media

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Site Direct & Programmatic Media will play a pivotal role in supporting and growing Moroch Digital Solutions’ direct-IO and self-serve media practices. Reporting into director-level leadership within both practices, this role is responsible for shaping the channel strategy and execution of digital media campaigns to ensure best-in-class performance and activation across their assigned accounts.

This position is designed for a well-rounded digital media leader who thrives in a hybrid environment and is comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on expertise. The Associate Director will interface with junior-to-senior level internal teams and client stakeholders, translating business objectives into integrated media strategies while ensuring operational excellence across both site direct and programmatic practices.

In addition to campaign leadership, this role is responsible for team leadership, mentoring team members, improving processes, and contributing to the advancement of both media practices through innovation, automation, and thoughtful application of AI and ad technology. This is an exempt position.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Account Ownership

• Lead the development of integrated site direct and programmatic media strategies aligned to client business objectives and KPIs
• Serve as a senior point of contact for assigned accounts, guiding strategy, performance discussions, and channel recommendations
• Translate client goals into actionable, channel-specific approaches, ensuring alignment across planning, buying, and measurement
• Partner with Planning, Account Management, and Analytics teams to ensure programmatic and site direct efforts are fully integrated within broader media strategies
• Contribute to new business efforts and new account onboarding

Campaign Oversight & Performance Management

Reporting, Insights & Measurement

• Translate complex data into executive-ready presentations, clearly articulating performance drivers, optimization strategies, and forward-looking recommendations
• Oversee team development of reporting deliverables, ensuring insights are strategic, actionable, and aligned to client objectives. Ensure consistency and quality in reporting outputs across both site direct and programmatic channels

• Partner with Anal to enhance reporting outputs, including dashboard development, data visualization, and automation of reporting processes

Vendor, Platform & Innovation Leadership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with site direct vendors, DSP partners, and ad tech platforms
• Evaluate new media opportunities, vendor partnerships, and platform capabilities to drive innovation and performance
• Drive the testing and adoption and integration of AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies into campaign workflows
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality assurance through process improvements and technology solutions
• Stay current with industry trends and proactively share learnings across the team and across the agency, setting an example for digital evangelization

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor Managers, Buyers, and junior team members, supporting both performance and professional development
• Provide guidance on campaign execution, reporting, strategic thinking, and client communication
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment that emphasizes accountability and continuous improvement
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives across the team
• Act as an escalation point for campaign, client, or team-related challenges

Qualifications

Location

This position is open to remote candidates. Dallas-Fort Worth–based employees will have the option of a hybrid in-office working environment.

Travel for internal, vendor, or client meetings may be required up to 15–20% of the time.

Working at Moroch

At Moroch, we invest in our people. We offer a generous total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA (with company contribution), Life & Disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off that starts strong and grows with you. You’ll also enjoy paid holidays, parental leave, and thoughtful perks like volunteer time and a birthday day off - because supporting your life outside of work matters just as much as the work you do here!

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties necessary to perform the job. Moroch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.