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rEvolution · 17 hours ago

VP, Media

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

12+ years exp

rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency seeking a VP, Media to provide leadership and hands-on digital media expertise. The role involves shaping the media vision for key clients, driving excellence in media planning and activation, and leading a high-performing media team.

AdvertisingMarketingService IndustrySports

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve rEvolution’s media vision, capabilities, and workflows

Build, mentor, and resource a high-performing media team

Partner with senior leadership and Business Development on pitches, new business, and agency growth initiatives

Drive omnichannel media strategy across search, social, display, programmatic, CTV, video, DOOH, and emerging platforms

Stay hands-on with planning and activation for a portfolio of clients, reviewing strategies, pressure-testing plans, guiding optimizations, and stepping in directly on complex accounts when needed

Oversee partner evaluation, negotiations, and tactical decision-making to ensure excellence and efficiency

Continuously assess marketplace trends and technology to enhance the agency’s media offering

Apply advanced analytics, testing, and measurement frameworks to optimize campaigns

Translate data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations for clients and internal teams

Lead senior-level client conversations, Weekly statuses, QBRs, and high-level strategic presentations

Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through key media decisions and opportunities

Maintain oversight of budgets, scopes, staffing, financial health, and vendor relationships

Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities that support client and agency growth

Qualification

Media strategyDigital media channelsMeasurementClient leadershipTeam managementStrategic presentationsRelationship-building

Required

12+ years of experience guiding, planning and leading media strategy; ideally in an agency setting

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field

6+ years of management experience

Deep knowledge of digital media channels, including but not limited to social, search, display, programmatic, CTV, Video and other emerging channels

A strong understanding of analytics to inform and validate planning and strategy

History of identifying media opportunities, presenting them to clients, and executing

Experience monitoring and recommending improvements to the entire media planning process

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)

401k w/ Company Match

Flexible time off policy

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

Company

rEvolution

rEvolution is an independent, global and fully integrated sports marketing agency comprised of industry experts in consulting and business strategy alongside marketing and creative specialists who produce award-winning sponsorship and marketing campaigns for brands and rights holders throughout the global sports industry.

Founded in 2001

Chicago, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees