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Applecart · 4 hours ago

Director, Media Services

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$170K/yr - $190K/yr
date8+ years exp

Applecart is a leading technology company that helps C-suites reach business-critical decision makers. As Director of Media Services, you will lead a team of media planners and buyers to execute data-driven digital advertising campaigns for high-profile clients, ensuring best practices and operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Lead and scale a high-performing team of Digital Media Managers and Associates, delivering world-class service to high-profile clients
Oversee the strategic planning and execution of data-driven digital marketing campaigns aligned with client objectives in corporate communications, public affairs, investor relations, employee outreach, and brand reputation
Serve as a trusted advisor to account leaders on digital advertising strategy, emerging trends in decision-maker targeting, and performance optimization
Define operational standards, workflows, and best practices to support efficiency, consistency, and excellence in campaign delivery
Partner with cross-functional teams—including Analytics, Research & Insights, Platform, and Client Services—to ensure campaign tactics are data backed and technology driven
Mentor team members through coaching, performance development, and career pathways; foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement
Contribute to thought leadership and business growth through presentations, case studies, and client-facing innovation

Qualification

Digital advertisingMedia planningTeam leadershipData-driven approachClient servicePaid digital platformsProcess optimizationMarketing tech experienceInterpersonal skillsProject managementCollaboration

Required

Minimum of 8+ years in digital advertising; importantly, 4+ years leading teams in strategic client service environments
Proven track record managing complex digital advertising campaigns supporting C-suite audiences and high-profile clients such as Fortune 500s, advocacy groups, or agencies
Deep fluency in paid digital platforms, including LinkedIn, Meta, programmatic advertising, and measurement frameworks, plus hands-on keyboard experience in programmatic platforms
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build client trust and influence at senior executive levels
Operational excellence: strong systems perspective, detail-oriented project management, and process optimization mindset
Collaborative instinct: ability to align across teams, escalate issues constructively, and deliver integrated solutions
Experience in fast-growth, marketing tech environments, with comfort in ambiguity and iterative scaling

Benefits

Annual cash bonus
Generous equity compensation

Company

Applecart

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Decision Maker Marketing that puts your best content in front of key decision makers and those they trust.
dateFounded in 2013
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://applecart.co/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$105M
Key Investors
Blackstone Group
2025-12-29Private Equity· $100M
2022-05-05Undisclosed
2018-07-11Series Unknown· $4.05M

Leadership Team

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Matthew Kalmans
Co-CEO & Co-Founder
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Sacha Samotin
Co-CEO, Co-Founder
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Marketing tech startup Applecart raised $100M in a minority funding round led by Blackstone's growth equity business, a source says at a ~$700M valuation (Myles Miller/Bloomberg)
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