or apply directly on MediaAlpha's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days MediaAlpha's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of MediaAlpha's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MediaAlpha
- high 5 stale, 1 reposted of 10 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MediaAlpha's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MediaAlpha.
About this role
The Senior Director of Paid Media at MediaAlpha will lead the development and execution of the company's paid media strategy, primarily focusing on Meta while also overseeing social, search, native, display, and retargeting channels. This role involves setting investment strategies, managing a budget, building a team, and ensuring a positive ROI on all paid media efforts, with a strong emphasis on using AI for creative production and testing.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MediaAlpha as an employer.
What you need
- Managed $1M+ per month in Meta ad spend
- Proven track record running profitable, ROI-positive paid media in lead generation
- Experience in a performance-first environment
- Strong understanding of paid social mechanics
- Experience across search, display, native, and retargeting platforms
- Experience building or scaling a paid media team
Nice to have
- Experience in the insurance vertical or adjacent regulated categories
- Familiarity with lead gen compliance requirements
What you get
- Competitive base pay range of $156,000 - $220,000 per year
- Annual bonus program and participation in Restricted Stock Unit program
- 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Open Paid Time Off policy with a birthday day off, 13 holidays, and 5 Recharge days
Worth weighing
- High ownership role with significant responsibilities
- Focus on building a paid media capability from the ground up
- No mention of remote work flexibility beyond the USA
- Requires a specific background in lead generation, not eCommerce or brand-building
Summarised from MediaAlpha's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MediaAlpha on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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