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Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Manager, Investment, Affiliate and Influencer is the strategic lead for assigned client accounts. The Manager is responsible for leading strategic initiatives, budget optimizations, technology / integration enhancement recommendations, upsell opportunities, and more. The successful Manager acts as the face of Rise to our clients, technology partners, affiliate and influencer partners, as well as a voice within the Rise organization to champion the affiliate and influencer channels as a strong resource to deliver upon client goals. The Manager has a "growth-based mindset," and can illustrate a clear vision for clients, teams, and self to achieve growth. The Manager is responsible for the training and development of other team members, including cross-functionally. Your primary measurement of success will be the retainment of current clients, starting with overseeing the successful execution of their marketing campaigns and ensuring their return on investment goals are being met. The Manager will provide strategic direction to team members managing all aspects of the client's customer journey through affiliate and influencer, including assisting with media planning, performance and budget forecasting, user experience optimization, campaign management, performance analysis, partner outreach, and more. The Manager is seen as a subject matter expert and will be called upon to lead multiple aspects of client delivery and new business opportunities. Location: 4 days in office, Chicago Key Responsibilities: • Drive strategy and execution to meet budget, target revenue, and customer acquisition goals • Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to clients on calls, emails, and in-person meetings • Build deep, leadership-level relationships with partners, gracefully hold partners accountable for performance expectations, and drive mutually beneficial value between the client, the partner, and Rise • Develop and negotiate CPA media buys with favorable terms • Act as initial point of escalation for all Affiliate-related projects across the full Rise portfolio • Proactively consult with Account teams on areas of opportunity for clients to operate within the Partnerships space; identify upsell opportunities on Rise's current book of business, and help Account teams build and deliver pitches accordingly • Create compelling and insightful client presentations • Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention • Lead the learning and development process for the Affiliate team; mentor and train on Affiliate best practices with regards to publisher recruitment, relationship management, content creation, and channel growth • Handle multiple projects in a fast paced, high growth environment Job Requirements: Education: • Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) • Ability to speak, read and write the English language Experience: • 5+ years experience with Impact, CJ Affiliate, Captiv8, Impact Creator or similar platforms • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Google Suite • Experience with Microsoft Office suite; foundational / practical experience with Excel a plus • Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives • Ability to work cross functionally with Account, Analytics, Technology, and Finance teams to accomplish client objectives • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and provide guidance to junior team members on prioritization • Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects • Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of the art of asking the right questions with the ability to translate the answers from what is heard into what is meant • Superior negotiating skills • Demonstrated understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem; how marketing channels connect, and how to make sense of the data provided by sources in order to make strategic recommendations • Experience with new business development and upsells Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Strong analytical capabilities • Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level • Comfortable delivering presentations to small and large groups internally and externally • High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions • Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs • Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects • Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $78,000 - $100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Manager, Investment, Affiliate and Influencer is the strategic lead for assigned client accounts. The Manager is responsible for leading strategic initiatives, budget optimizations, technology / integration enhancement recommendations, upsell opportunities, and more. The successful Manager acts as the face of Rise to our clients, technology partners, affiliate and influencer partners, as well as a voice within the Rise organization to champion the affiliate and influencer channels as a strong resource to deliver upon client goals. The Manager has a "growth-based mindset," and can illustrate a clear vision for clients, teams, and self to achieve growth. The Manager is responsible for the training and development of other team members, including cross-functionally. Your primary measurement of success will be the retainment of current clients, starting with overseeing the successful execution of their marketing campaigns and ensuring their return on investment goals are being met. The Manager will provide strategic direction to team members managing all aspects of the client's customer journey through affiliate and influencer, including assisting with media planning, performance and budget forecasting, user experience optimization, campaign management, performance analysis, partner outreach, and more. The Manager is seen as a subject matter expert and will be called upon to lead multiple aspects of client delivery and new business opportunities. Location: 4 days in office, Chicago Key Responsibilities: • Drive strategy and execution to meet budget, target revenue, and customer acquisition goals • Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to clients on calls, emails, and in-person meetings • Build deep, leadership-level relationships with partners, gracefully hold partners accountable for performance expectations, and drive mutually beneficial value between the client, the partner, and Rise • Develop and negotiate CPA media buys with favorable terms • Act as initial point of escalation for all Affiliate-related projects across the full Rise portfolio • Proactively consult with Account teams on areas of opportunity for clients to operate within the Partnerships space; identify upsell opportunities on Rise's current book of business, and help Account teams build and deliver pitches accordingly • Create compelling and insightful client presentations • Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention • Lead the learning and development process for the Affiliate team; mentor and train on Affiliate best practices with regards to publisher recruitment, relationship management, content creation, and channel growth • Handle multiple projects in a fast paced, high growth environment Job Requirements: Education: • Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) • Ability to speak, read and write the English language Experience: • 5+ years experience with Impact, CJ Affiliate, Captiv8, Impact Creator or similar platforms • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Google Suite • Experience with Microsoft Office suite; foundational / practical experience with Excel a plus • Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives • Ability to work cross functionally with Account, Analytics, Technology, and Finance teams to accomplish client objectives • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and provide guidance to junior team members on prioritization • Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects • Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of the art of asking the right questions with the ability to translate the answers from what is heard into what is meant • Superior negotiating skills • Demonstrated understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem; how marketing channels connect, and how to make sense of the data provided by sources in order to make strategic recommendations • Experience with new business development and upsells Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Strong analytical capabilities • Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level • Comfortable delivering presentations to small and large groups internally and externally • High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions • Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs • Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects • Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $78,000 - $100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Sr Associate, Investment, Programmatic is responsible for facilitating the placement of approved media plans, as well as confirming, monitoring and optimizing digital media orders to ensure the clients' advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Sr Associate provides in-depth analysis that drives programmatic strategy along with a high level of service to assigned accounts. The Sr Associate also displays digital leadership by ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) is handled with accuracy and timeliness. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate building, launching and maintaining digital campaigns for assigned accounts across digital channel(s) in support of the paid media strategy Execute ongoing media activation and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, account pacing, keyword analysis, optimization, forecasting, etc. as well as working with various internal/external teams to drive an exceptional client experience Utilize strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well developed quantitatively based recommendations to accomplish client goals and objectives Assist in development of media strategy and recommendations Create presentations, regular reporting, and other documents for client use in the evaluation and approval of programmatic campaigns Ensure flawless execution of assigned media buys by deploying best practices in digital operations and quality assurance for all campaign launch / modifications Provide project management on projects / campaigns within the channel team Monitor campaign performance through regular delivery reporting, ensuring buys are properly executed and troubleshoot issues that arise Conduct the analysis and interpretation of data trends and develop improvement solutions Acts as quality control for overall account output Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows Watch and check programmatic media trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation Represent Rise to vendor reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan consideration as needed Participate in vendor meetings with current and potential partners Experience: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Ability to speak, read and write the English language Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates in Google DV360, Google Campaign Manager, and The Trade Desk required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude for developing and determining the optimal ways to setup, deliver, troubleshoot, and QA campaigns Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skills Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $59,000-$70,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Sr Associate, Investment, Programmatic is responsible for facilitating the placement of approved media plans, as well as confirming, monitoring and optimizing digital media orders to ensure the clients' advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Sr Associate provides in-depth analysis that drives programmatic strategy along with a high level of service to assigned accounts. The Sr Associate also displays digital leadership by ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) is handled with accuracy and timeliness. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate building, launching and maintaining digital campaigns for assigned accounts across digital channel(s) in support of the paid media strategy Execute ongoing media activation and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, account pacing, keyword analysis, optimization, forecasting, etc. as well as working with various internal/external teams to drive an exceptional client experience Utilize strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well developed quantitatively based recommendations to accomplish client goals and objectives Assist in development of media strategy and recommendations Create presentations, regular reporting, and other documents for client use in the evaluation and approval of programmatic campaigns Ensure flawless execution of assigned media buys by deploying best practices in digital operations and quality assurance for all campaign launch / modifications Provide project management on projects / campaigns within the channel team Monitor campaign performance through regular delivery reporting, ensuring buys are properly executed and troubleshoot issues that arise Conduct the analysis and interpretation of data trends and develop improvement solutions Acts as quality control for overall account output Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows Watch and check programmatic media trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation Represent Rise to vendor reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan consideration as needed Participate in vendor meetings with current and potential partners Experience: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Ability to speak, read and write the English language Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates in Google DV360, Google Campaign Manager, and The Trade Desk required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude for developing and determining the optimal ways to setup, deliver, troubleshoot, and QA campaigns Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skills Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $59,000-$70,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Sr Associate, Investment, Programmatic is responsible for facilitating the placement of approved media plans, as well as confirming, monitoring and optimizing digital media orders to ensure the clients' advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Sr Associate provides in-depth analysis that drives programmatic strategy along with a high level of service to assigned accounts. The Sr Associate also displays digital leadership by ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) is handled with accuracy and timeliness. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate building, launching and maintaining digital campaigns for assigned accounts across digital channel(s) in support of the paid media strategy Execute ongoing media activation and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, account pacing, keyword analysis, optimization, forecasting, etc. as well as working with various internal/external teams to drive an exceptional client experience Utilize strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well developed quantitatively based recommendations to accomplish client goals and objectives Assist in development of media strategy and recommendations Create presentations, regular reporting, and other documents for client use in the evaluation and approval of programmatic campaigns Ensure flawless execution of assigned media buys by deploying best practices in digital operations and quality assurance for all campaign launch / modifications Provide project management on projects / campaigns within the channel team Monitor campaign performance through regular delivery reporting, ensuring buys are properly executed and troubleshoot issues that arise Conduct the analysis and interpretation of data trends and develop improvement solutions Acts as quality control for overall account output Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows Watch and check programmatic media trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation Represent Rise to vendor reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan consideration as needed Participate in vendor meetings with current and potential partners Experience: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Ability to speak, read and write the English language Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates in Google DV360, Google Campaign Manager, and The Trade Desk required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude for developing and determining the optimal ways to setup, deliver, troubleshoot, and QA campaigns Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skills Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $59,000-$70,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Manager, Investment, Marketplaces will be responsible for managing a team owning the execution of marketplaces strategy across an assigned client portfolio. The successful Manager acts as the face of Rise to our clients and partners as well as a voice within the Rise organization to champion Marketplaces as tactic to deliver upon client goals. The Manager has a "growth-based mindset," and can illustrate a clear vision for clients, teams, and self to achieve growth. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of tactical channel experience, possess a strong understanding of channel strategy and goals, as well as have superior skills managing client risk and human resources. The successful Manager will work through their team to effectively drive strategy, manage any client/team risk, and achieve all respective client goals across their portfolios. The Manager is responsible for the training and development of other team members, including cross-functionally. Your primary measurement of success will be the retainment of current clients, starting with overseeing the successful execution of their Marketplaces campaigns and ensuring their KPI goals are being met. The Manager will provide strategic direction to team members including assisting with media planning, performance and budget forecasting, campaign management, performance analysis, partner outreach, and more. The Manager is seen as a subject matter expert and will be called upon to lead multiple aspects of client delivery and, potentially, new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Drive strategy and execution to meet budget, target revenue, and other KPI goals Manage product listings, pricing strategies, and inventory across platforms like AMS, Amazon DSP, and other relevant marketplaces Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to clients on calls, emails, and in-person meetings Build deep, leadership-level relationships with partners, gracefully hold partners accountable for performance expectations, and drive mutually beneficial value between the client, the partner, and Rise Act as initial point of escalation for all Marketplaces-related projects across the full Rise portfolio Proactively consult with Account teams on areas of opportunity for clients to operate within the Marketplaces space; identify upsell opportunities on Rise's current book of business, and help Account teams build and deliver pitches accordingly Create compelling and insightful client presentations Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention Lead the learning and development process for the Marketplaces team; mentor and train on Marketplaces and channel best practices and growth Handle multiple projects in a fast paced, high growth environment Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Ability to speak, read and write the English language Experience: 5+ years of AMS specific experience; additional experience with Amazon DSP or other retailers (PromoteIQ, Criteo, Wayfair, etc.) a plus Advanced level understanding of marketplace tactics including sponsored products, sponsored brands, sponsored display, and DSP ad formats Experience with Microsoft Office suite; significant experience with Excel and SQL a plus Familiarity with Skai, Pacvue, Vendor & Seller Central and other relevant Marketplaces technologies Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives Ability to work cross functionally with Account, Analytics, Technology, and Finance teams to accomplish client objectives Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies Experience building pitch decks and pitching potential new business or upsell opportunities Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and provide guidance to junior team members on prioritization Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of the art of asking the right questions with the ability to translate the answers from what is heard into what is meant Demonstrated understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem; how marketing channels connect, and how to make sense of the data provided by sources in order to make strategic recommendations Experience with new business development and upsells Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: AMS Certification preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities Proven ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships Comfortable delivering presentations to small and large groups internally and externally High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $90,000- $100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Manager, Investment, Marketplaces will be responsible for managing a team owning the execution of marketplaces strategy across an assigned client portfolio. The successful Manager acts as the face of Rise to our clients and partners as well as a voice within the Rise organization to champion Marketplaces as tactic to deliver upon client goals. The Manager has a "growth-based mindset," and can illustrate a clear vision for clients, teams, and self to achieve growth. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of tactical channel experience, possess a strong understanding of channel strategy and goals, as well as have superior skills managing client risk and human resources. The successful Manager will work through their team to effectively drive strategy, manage any client/team risk, and achieve all respective client goals across their portfolios. The Manager is responsible for the training and development of other team members, including cross-functionally. Your primary measurement of success will be the retainment of current clients, starting with overseeing the successful execution of their Marketplaces campaigns and ensuring their KPI goals are being met. The Manager will provide strategic direction to team members including assisting with media planning, performance and budget forecasting, campaign management, performance analysis, partner outreach, and more. The Manager is seen as a subject matter expert and will be called upon to lead multiple aspects of client delivery and, potentially, new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Drive strategy and execution to meet budget, target revenue, and other KPI goals Manage product listings, pricing strategies, and inventory across platforms like AMS, Amazon DSP, and other relevant marketplaces Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to clients on calls, emails, and in-person meetings Build deep, leadership-level relationships with partners, gracefully hold partners accountable for performance expectations, and drive mutually beneficial value between the client, the partner, and Rise Act as initial point of escalation for all Marketplaces-related projects across the full Rise portfolio Proactively consult with Account teams on areas of opportunity for clients to operate within the Marketplaces space; identify upsell opportunities on Rise's current book of business, and help Account teams build and deliver pitches accordingly Create compelling and insightful client presentations Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention Lead the learning and development process for the Marketplaces team; mentor and train on Marketplaces and channel best practices and growth Handle multiple projects in a fast paced, high growth environment Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Ability to speak, read and write the English language Experience: 5+ years of AMS specific experience; additional experience with Amazon DSP or other retailers (PromoteIQ, Criteo, Wayfair, etc.) a plus Advanced level understanding of marketplace tactics including sponsored products, sponsored brands, sponsored display, and DSP ad formats Experience with Microsoft Office suite; significant experience with Excel and SQL a plus Familiarity with Skai, Pacvue, Vendor & Seller Central and other relevant Marketplaces technologies Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives Ability to work cross functionally with Account, Analytics, Technology, and Finance teams to accomplish client objectives Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies Experience building pitch decks and pitching potential new business or upsell opportunities Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and provide guidance to junior team members on prioritization Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of the art of asking the right questions with the ability to translate the answers from what is heard into what is meant Demonstrated understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem; how marketing channels connect, and how to make sense of the data provided by sources in order to make strategic recommendations Experience with new business development and upsells Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: AMS Certification preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities Proven ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships Comfortable delivering presentations to small and large groups internally and externally High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $90,000- $100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Manager, Investment, Marketplaces will be responsible for managing a team owning the execution of marketplaces strategy across an assigned client portfolio. The successful Manager acts as the face of Rise to our clients and partners as well as a voice within the Rise organization to champion Marketplaces as tactic to deliver upon client goals. The Manager has a "growth-based mindset," and can illustrate a clear vision for clients, teams, and self to achieve growth. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of tactical channel experience, possess a strong understanding of channel strategy and goals, as well as have superior skills managing client risk and human resources. The successful Manager will work through their team to effectively drive strategy, manage any client/team risk, and achieve all respective client goals across their portfolios. The Manager is responsible for the training and development of other team members, including cross-functionally. Your primary measurement of success will be the retainment of current clients, starting with overseeing the successful execution of their Marketplaces campaigns and ensuring their KPI goals are being met. The Manager will provide strategic direction to team members including assisting with media planning, performance and budget forecasting, campaign management, performance analysis, partner outreach, and more. The Manager is seen as a subject matter expert and will be called upon to lead multiple aspects of client delivery and, potentially, new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Drive strategy and execution to meet budget, target revenue, and other KPI goals Manage product listings, pricing strategies, and inventory across platforms like AMS, Amazon DSP, and other relevant marketplaces Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to clients on calls, emails, and in-person meetings Build deep, leadership-level relationships with partners, gracefully hold partners accountable for performance expectations, and drive mutually beneficial value between the client, the partner, and Rise Act as initial point of escalation for all Marketplaces-related projects across the full Rise portfolio Proactively consult with Account teams on areas of opportunity for clients to operate within the Marketplaces space; identify upsell opportunities on Rise's current book of business, and help Account teams build and deliver pitches accordingly Create compelling and insightful client presentations Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) with accountability for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention Lead the learning and development process for the Marketplaces team; mentor and train on Marketplaces and channel best practices and growth Handle multiple projects in a fast paced, high growth environment Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Ability to speak, read and write the English language Experience: 5+ years of AMS specific experience; additional experience with Amazon DSP or other retailers (PromoteIQ, Criteo, Wayfair, etc.) a plus Advanced level understanding of marketplace tactics including sponsored products, sponsored brands, sponsored display, and DSP ad formats Experience with Microsoft Office suite; significant experience with Excel and SQL a plus Familiarity with Skai, Pacvue, Vendor & Seller Central and other relevant Marketplaces technologies Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives Ability to work cross functionally with Account, Analytics, Technology, and Finance teams to accomplish client objectives Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies Experience building pitch decks and pitching potential new business or upsell opportunities Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and provide guidance to junior team members on prioritization Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery of the art of asking the right questions with the ability to translate the answers from what is heard into what is meant Demonstrated understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem; how marketing channels connect, and how to make sense of the data provided by sources in order to make strategic recommendations Experience with new business development and upsells Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: AMS Certification preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities Proven ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships Comfortable delivering presentations to small and large groups internally and externally High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Integrity to maintain strict confidentiality of projects Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $90,000- $100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Associate Manager, Investment, Search is responsible for effectively supervising a team and set of clients with a focus on accuracy, growth, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of tactical channel expertise and possess a solid understanding of channel strategy and goals. As a supervisor, the Associate Manager will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting, and lead the team in ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) are handled with accuracy and timeliness. This role is client-facing. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and grow assigned client portfolio; coordinate / collaborate with internal teams, including search leadership, throughout each planning cycle Participate in the development of search strategies utilizing knowledge, experience, and strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well-developed quantitatively based recommendations Create presentations, regular reporting, and other documents for client use in the evaluation and approval of search campaigns Participate in the development of, and lead the implementation for, search campaign targeting and measurement strategies, across all relevant search mediums, ensuring alignment to client business goals Implement strategic action plans for achieving and measuring campaign success; identify KPIs, processes for measurement, and optimization strategies Own performance accuracy for campaign execution, optimization, and insights for all assigned clients Develop processes to help improve efficiency of the team; scale processes across greater search practice Keep agency counterparts and clients up-to-date on industry trends and technology partners, seeking out opportunities to vet and test new technologies Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) Accountable for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention Overall control of workflow and assigned responsibilities within the team; oversee the progress of all projects and provide assistance, where necessary, to ensure timely completion; quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows Watch and check search media trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation Represent Rise to vendor reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan consideration as needed Participate in vendor meetings with current and potential partners Education: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Experience: 4+ years relevant work experience in digital / search media preferred; agency experience a plus Expert usage of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies Experience developing and managing high performance teams a plus Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners Advanced knowledge of the importance and role of search within a media plan and how to leverage its strengths Proven ability to convert and implement strategic plan directions into flawless tactical executions Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates in Google and Microsoft platforms required; experience with other digital platforms a plus Advanced level understanding of paid search tactics including text search, PLAs, CSEs, GDN, GSP, and YouTube as well as any associated ad tech Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude to understand technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms in order to improve client results Proven experience in developing ongoing processes that positively impacted the profitability / efficiency of an account / team Establishes self as a trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skills Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $66,000.00-$85,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Associate Manager, Investment, Search is responsible for effectively supervising a team and set of clients with a focus on accuracy, growth, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of tactical channel expertise and possess a solid understanding of channel strategy and goals. As a supervisor, the Associate Manager will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting, and lead the team in ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) are handled with accuracy and timeliness. This role is client-facing. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and grow assigned client portfolio; coordinate / collaborate with internal teams, including search leadership, throughout each planning cycle Participate in the development of search strategies utilizing knowledge, experience, and strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well-developed quantitatively based recommendations Create presentations, regular reporting, and other documents for client use in the evaluation and approval of search campaigns Participate in the development of, and lead the implementation for, search campaign targeting and measurement strategies, across all relevant search mediums, ensuring alignment to client business goals Implement strategic action plans for achieving and measuring campaign success; identify KPIs, processes for measurement, and optimization strategies Own performance accuracy for campaign execution, optimization, and insights for all assigned clients Develop processes to help improve efficiency of the team; scale processes across greater search practice Keep agency counterparts and clients up-to-date on industry trends and technology partners, seeking out opportunities to vet and test new technologies Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) Accountable for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention Overall control of workflow and assigned responsibilities within the team; oversee the progress of all projects and provide assistance, where necessary, to ensure timely completion; quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows Watch and check search media trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation Represent Rise to vendor reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan consideration as needed Participate in vendor meetings with current and potential partners Education: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Experience: 4+ years relevant work experience in digital / search media preferred; agency experience a plus Expert usage of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies Experience developing and managing high performance teams a plus Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners Advanced knowledge of the importance and role of search within a media plan and how to leverage its strengths Proven ability to convert and implement strategic plan directions into flawless tactical executions Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates in Google and Microsoft platforms required; experience with other digital platforms a plus Advanced level understanding of paid search tactics including text search, PLAs, CSEs, GDN, GSP, and YouTube as well as any associated ad tech Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude to understand technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms in order to improve client results Proven experience in developing ongoing processes that positively impacted the profitability / efficiency of an account / team Establishes self as a trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skills Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $66,000.00-$85,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Associate Manager, Investment, Search is responsible for effectively supervising a team and set of clients with a focus on accuracy, growth, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of tactical channel expertise and possess a solid understanding of channel strategy and goals. As a supervisor, the Associate Manager will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting, and lead the team in ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) are handled with accuracy and timeliness. This role is client-facing. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and grow assigned client portfolio; coordinate / collaborate with internal teams, including search leadership, throughout each planning cycle Participate in the development of search strategies utilizing knowledge, experience, and strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well-developed quantitatively based recommendations Create presentations, regular reporting, and other documents for client use in the evaluation and approval of search campaigns Participate in the development of, and lead the implementation for, search campaign targeting and measurement strategies, across all relevant search mediums, ensuring alignment to client business goals Implement strategic action plans for achieving and measuring campaign success; identify KPIs, processes for measurement, and optimization strategies Own performance accuracy for campaign execution, optimization, and insights for all assigned clients Develop processes to help improve efficiency of the team; scale processes across greater search practice Keep agency counterparts and clients up-to-date on industry trends and technology partners, seeking out opportunities to vet and test new technologies Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations) Accountable for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, employee training, employee performance (accountability and behavior), employee retention Overall control of workflow and assigned responsibilities within the team; oversee the progress of all projects and provide assistance, where necessary, to ensure timely completion; quickly and tactfully troubleshoot employee and client issues Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows Watch and check search media trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation Represent Rise to vendor reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan consideration as needed Participate in vendor meetings with current and potential partners Education: Bachelor's degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business) Experience: 4+ years relevant work experience in digital / search media preferred; agency experience a plus Expert usage of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies Experience developing and managing high performance teams a plus Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners Advanced knowledge of the importance and role of search within a media plan and how to leverage its strengths Proven ability to convert and implement strategic plan directions into flawless tactical executions Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates in Google and Microsoft platforms required; experience with other digital platforms a plus Advanced level understanding of paid search tactics including text search, PLAs, CSEs, GDN, GSP, and YouTube as well as any associated ad tech Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude to understand technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms in order to improve client results Proven experience in developing ongoing processes that positively impacted the profitability / efficiency of an account / team Establishes self as a trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately in order to align media execution with client needs Passion and desire to continue media and channel education by completing ongoing training and certification programs for platforms, media, leadership and other business skills Travel: Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $66,000.00-$85,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Sr Associate, Investment, Marketplace s plays a critical role in the execution, analysis, and optimization of retail media campaigns across leading eCommerce platforms including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Target Roundel, and more. With a strong foundation in digital performance marketing, this position bridges tactical execution and strategic insights. The Sr Associate leads day-to-day marketplace operations across several clients, ensures high-quality campaign execution, and proactively recommends optimizations that enhance performance. The Sr Associate will also serve as a platform expert internally, sharing insights and helping mentor more junior team members. The successful Sr Associate is detail-oriented, data-savvy, and excited to contribute to the fast-growing world of retail media. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day execution of digital marketplace campaigns across multiple clients and platforms including Amazon DSP, Walmart Sponsored Products, Instacart, Kroger Precision Marketing, and others. Own campaign setup, QA, and trafficking in collaboration with creative, media planning, and platform partners. Monitor campaign pacing, performance, and delivery daily, taking proactive steps to optimize performance and hit key KPIs such as ROAS, CTR, and conversion rate. Analyze performance reports and develop clear, actionable optimization recommendations; present results to internal teams and clients as needed. Manage product feed integrity, keyword expansion, negative keyword lists, creative rotations, and targeting structures across multiple retail environments. Coordinate closely with vendor reps to implement advanced tactics, troubleshoot issues, and access alpha / beta opportunities. Support development of testing roadmaps and participate in A/B test setup, measurement, and insight delivery. Represent the team in internal strategy meetings; contribute to client presentations and lead components of client-facing deliverables. Stay current on platform changes, tools, and trends; help disseminate learnings to the broader team through internal training and documentation. Assist with scoping new workstreams and onboarding new clients or platforms; provide input to improve workflow processes and documentation. Help mentor junior associates and interns, providing tactical guidance and peer-level training. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in digital media, performance marketing, or eCommerce, preferably within an agency or brand managing campaigns on Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, or similar platforms. Experience managing media budgets, pacing, and optimizations across multiple campaigns concurrently Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Deep working knowledge of retail media platforms such as Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, and related tools like Pacvue, Skai, or others. Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills for data manipulation and reporting. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and extract actionable insights. High attention to detail with the ability to QA campaigns and troubleshoot platform issues. Clear and confident communicator; able to present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Strong time management and project management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Proactive, resourceful, and driven to learn in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional settings. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language. Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $59,000-$65,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Sr Associate, Investment, Marketplace s plays a critical role in the execution, analysis, and optimization of retail media campaigns across leading eCommerce platforms including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Target Roundel, and more. With a strong foundation in digital performance marketing, this position bridges tactical execution and strategic insights. The Sr Associate leads day-to-day marketplace operations across several clients, ensures high-quality campaign execution, and proactively recommends optimizations that enhance performance. The Sr Associate will also serve as a platform expert internally, sharing insights and helping mentor more junior team members. The successful Sr Associate is detail-oriented, data-savvy, and excited to contribute to the fast-growing world of retail media. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day execution of digital marketplace campaigns across multiple clients and platforms including Amazon DSP, Walmart Sponsored Products, Instacart, Kroger Precision Marketing, and others. Own campaign setup, QA, and trafficking in collaboration with creative, media planning, and platform partners. Monitor campaign pacing, performance, and delivery daily, taking proactive steps to optimize performance and hit key KPIs such as ROAS, CTR, and conversion rate. Analyze performance reports and develop clear, actionable optimization recommendations; present results to internal teams and clients as needed. Manage product feed integrity, keyword expansion, negative keyword lists, creative rotations, and targeting structures across multiple retail environments. Coordinate closely with vendor reps to implement advanced tactics, troubleshoot issues, and access alpha / beta opportunities. Support development of testing roadmaps and participate in A/B test setup, measurement, and insight delivery. Represent the team in internal strategy meetings; contribute to client presentations and lead components of client-facing deliverables. Stay current on platform changes, tools, and trends; help disseminate learnings to the broader team through internal training and documentation. Assist with scoping new workstreams and onboarding new clients or platforms; provide input to improve workflow processes and documentation. Help mentor junior associates and interns, providing tactical guidance and peer-level training. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in digital media, performance marketing, or eCommerce, preferably within an agency or brand managing campaigns on Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, or similar platforms. Experience managing media budgets, pacing, and optimizations across multiple campaigns concurrently Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Deep working knowledge of retail media platforms such as Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, and related tools like Pacvue, Skai, or others. Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills for data manipulation and reporting. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and extract actionable insights. High attention to detail with the ability to QA campaigns and troubleshoot platform issues. Clear and confident communicator; able to present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Strong time management and project management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Proactive, resourceful, and driven to learn in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional settings. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language. Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $59,000-$65,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Sr Associate, Investment, Marketplace s plays a critical role in the execution, analysis, and optimization of retail media campaigns across leading eCommerce platforms including Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Target Roundel, and more. With a strong foundation in digital performance marketing, this position bridges tactical execution and strategic insights. The Sr Associate leads day-to-day marketplace operations across several clients, ensures high-quality campaign execution, and proactively recommends optimizations that enhance performance. The Sr Associate will also serve as a platform expert internally, sharing insights and helping mentor more junior team members. The successful Sr Associate is detail-oriented, data-savvy, and excited to contribute to the fast-growing world of retail media. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day execution of digital marketplace campaigns across multiple clients and platforms including Amazon DSP, Walmart Sponsored Products, Instacart, Kroger Precision Marketing, and others. Own campaign setup, QA, and trafficking in collaboration with creative, media planning, and platform partners. Monitor campaign pacing, performance, and delivery daily, taking proactive steps to optimize performance and hit key KPIs such as ROAS, CTR, and conversion rate. Analyze performance reports and develop clear, actionable optimization recommendations; present results to internal teams and clients as needed. Manage product feed integrity, keyword expansion, negative keyword lists, creative rotations, and targeting structures across multiple retail environments. Coordinate closely with vendor reps to implement advanced tactics, troubleshoot issues, and access alpha / beta opportunities. Support development of testing roadmaps and participate in A/B test setup, measurement, and insight delivery. Represent the team in internal strategy meetings; contribute to client presentations and lead components of client-facing deliverables. Stay current on platform changes, tools, and trends; help disseminate learnings to the broader team through internal training and documentation. Assist with scoping new workstreams and onboarding new clients or platforms; provide input to improve workflow processes and documentation. Help mentor junior associates and interns, providing tactical guidance and peer-level training. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in digital media, performance marketing, or eCommerce, preferably within an agency or brand managing campaigns on Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, or similar platforms. Experience managing media budgets, pacing, and optimizations across multiple campaigns concurrently Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Deep working knowledge of retail media platforms such as Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, and related tools like Pacvue, Skai, or others. Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills for data manipulation and reporting. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and extract actionable insights. High attention to detail with the ability to QA campaigns and troubleshoot platform issues. Clear and confident communicator; able to present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Strong time management and project management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Proactive, resourceful, and driven to learn in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional settings. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language. Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $59,000-$65,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Group Director, Account Management will act as a strategic lead for key relationships with Rise's clients, responsible for delivering an exceptional Rise/Quad experience and acting as a critical partner in their marketing ecosystem. Interacting and influencing senior marketing leaders, this individual has a solid understanding of their clients' businesses and is seen as a cross-channel media and marketing expert in traditional and digital media . They have a media planning background and ability to converse across all media channels. They are responsible for maintaining and growing client revenue within Rise and identifying opportunities for growth across other Quad disciplines. They will lead a team of Account Leaders who will run the day-to-day business for each client and work hand in hand with other leaders across Rise to deliver work that drives business and brand impact. They are problem solvers, influencers, and creative thinkers. Location: Chicago, 4 days in office Key Responsibilities: Understand and discuss business, marketing & media goals with their clients, offering guidance and acting as a thought leader to help grow their business Accountable for overall agency client experience, directing teams on opportunities, needs, standards, and deliverables Owns relationship with senior marketing leader, i.e. CMO level Identify and articulate appropriate resources, talent, and product offerings across Rise to solve client problems Accountable for client P&L, growing revenue, managing EBITDA expectations, and leading annual account planning process Developing and maintaining staffing requirements based on client SOW Ensure client retention by leading robust relationship review program and delivering long term strategic roadmaps Identifying new opportunities across Rise and Quad, partnering with Sales and Marketing teams Lead, coach and develop Account Leads and other team members to grow business acumen and client relationship skills Participate in new business development process to bring in new clients to Rise Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree required Experience: 8+ years of media and client management experience - agency and/or client side; must have background in media planning to be conversational across all channels and opportunities Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Depth of media expertise across all channels required; broader marketing and communications experience a plus Significant experience and demonstrated success in leading a media planning/account team and coaching cross-functional team members May have experience in working with VP level or C-suite marketing clients Possess or ability to develop strong business acumen across a variety of client verticals Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence clients, internal teams, partner agencies, and supplier partners Creative thinker and problem solver with ability to create innovative client solutions within media and beyond Demonstrated experience leading or managing a P&L, budget management and resource planning Excels in a fast-paced dynamic environments Ability to travel to client meetings as needed Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $143,000 - $229,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Group Director, Account Management will act as a strategic lead for key relationships with Rise's clients, responsible for delivering an exceptional Rise/Quad experience and acting as a critical partner in their marketing ecosystem. Interacting and influencing senior marketing leaders, this individual has a solid understanding of their clients' businesses and is seen as a cross-channel media and marketing expert in traditional and digital media . They have a media planning background and ability to converse across all media channels. They are responsible for maintaining and growing client revenue within Rise and identifying opportunities for growth across other Quad disciplines. They will lead a team of Account Leaders who will run the day-to-day business for each client and work hand in hand with other leaders across Rise to deliver work that drives business and brand impact. They are problem solvers, influencers, and creative thinkers. Location: Chicago, 4 days in office Key Responsibilities: Understand and discuss business, marketing & media goals with their clients, offering guidance and acting as a thought leader to help grow their business Accountable for overall agency client experience, directing teams on opportunities, needs, standards, and deliverables Owns relationship with senior marketing leader, i.e. CMO level Identify and articulate appropriate resources, talent, and product offerings across Rise to solve client problems Accountable for client P&L, growing revenue, managing EBITDA expectations, and leading annual account planning process Developing and maintaining staffing requirements based on client SOW Ensure client retention by leading robust relationship review program and delivering long term strategic roadmaps Identifying new opportunities across Rise and Quad, partnering with Sales and Marketing teams Lead, coach and develop Account Leads and other team members to grow business acumen and client relationship skills Participate in new business development process to bring in new clients to Rise Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree required Experience: 8+ years of media and client management experience - agency and/or client side; must have background in media planning to be conversational across all channels and opportunities Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Depth of media expertise across all channels required; broader marketing and communications experience a plus Significant experience and demonstrated success in leading a media planning/account team and coaching cross-functional team members May have experience in working with VP level or C-suite marketing clients Possess or ability to develop strong business acumen across a variety of client verticals Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence clients, internal teams, partner agencies, and supplier partners Creative thinker and problem solver with ability to create innovative client solutions within media and beyond Demonstrated experience leading or managing a P&L, budget management and resource planning Excels in a fast-paced dynamic environments Ability to travel to client meetings as needed Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $143,000 - $229,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. The Group Director, Account Management will act as a strategic lead for key relationships with Rise's clients, responsible for delivering an exceptional Rise/Quad experience and acting as a critical partner in their marketing ecosystem. Interacting and influencing senior marketing leaders, this individual has a solid understanding of their clients' businesses and is seen as a cross-channel media and marketing expert in traditional and digital media . They have a media planning background and ability to converse across all media channels. They are responsible for maintaining and growing client revenue within Rise and identifying opportunities for growth across other Quad disciplines. They will lead a team of Account Leaders who will run the day-to-day business for each client and work hand in hand with other leaders across Rise to deliver work that drives business and brand impact. They are problem solvers, influencers, and creative thinkers. Location: Chicago, 4 days in office Key Responsibilities: Understand and discuss business, marketing & media goals with their clients, offering guidance and acting as a thought leader to help grow their business Accountable for overall agency client experience, directing teams on opportunities, needs, standards, and deliverables Owns relationship with senior marketing leader, i.e. CMO level Identify and articulate appropriate resources, talent, and product offerings across Rise to solve client problems Accountable for client P&L, growing revenue, managing EBITDA expectations, and leading annual account planning process Developing and maintaining staffing requirements based on client SOW Ensure client retention by leading robust relationship review program and delivering long term strategic roadmaps Identifying new opportunities across Rise and Quad, partnering with Sales and Marketing teams Lead, coach and develop Account Leads and other team members to grow business acumen and client relationship skills Participate in new business development process to bring in new clients to Rise Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree required Experience: 8+ years of media and client management experience - agency and/or client side; must have background in media planning to be conversational across all channels and opportunities Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Depth of media expertise across all channels required; broader marketing and communications experience a plus Significant experience and demonstrated success in leading a media planning/account team and coaching cross-functional team members May have experience in working with VP level or C-suite marketing clients Possess or ability to develop strong business acumen across a variety of client verticals Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence clients, internal teams, partner agencies, and supplier partners Creative thinker and problem solver with ability to create innovative client solutions within media and beyond Demonstrated experience leading or managing a P&L, budget management and resource planning Excels in a fast-paced dynamic environments Ability to travel to client meetings as needed Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $143,000 - $229,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Director, Media Planning role will be responsible for developing client-specific strategy for key accounts. This role will be primarily responsible for working collaboratively with client and agency leadership to either improve current client strategy or lead the development of net new strategies for prospective clients. The right candidate will be passionate about Media and have familiarity with all performance and brand marketing channels. They must have experience in all media channels, both online and offline with an understanding of the role each channel plays, the strengths and weaknesses, as well as how they all work together. The Director, Media Planning provides senior leadership to the team responsible for placing, confirming and monitoring media orders to ensure the clients' advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Director provides a high level of media planning and strategy expertise to assigned accounts as the functional leader of the team. The Director provides ongoing communication, consulting, insight, analysis, and recommendations regarding digital media, including emerging trends. The Director is also responsible for identifying and developing the talent needed to function as a high-performing team. Location: Chicago or New York, 4 days in office Key Responsibilities: • Understand client challenges to craft custom marketing program (inclusive of audiences, markets, competitive spend trends, additional consumer insights and trends, etc.) • Lead media strategy for new business development and collaborate with all other Quad stakeholders as necessary, as part of the new business process • Lead conversations, internally and support externally in establishing benchmarks to determine success • Oversee media strategy, campaign creation, budget, optimization, and testing strategy(ies), as applicable, for full-funnel, multi-platform campaigns across all paid channels including television, radio, print, out-of-home, digital, social, and mobile media • Identify relevant media partners and data partners (when Quad audience stack is not applicable) to test in plans on a client-by-client basis • Identify areas of opportunity to innovate with agency partners to evolve media strategy for clients and the agency as a whole • Reviews advanced analytics reports to provide direction on media plan optimizations • Leverage insights, learnings, and modeling to help determine the right channel mix and further bolster the data-informed portions of media plans • Stay current with new advances in media, the competitive landscape, and vendor capabilities; leverage that knowledge to influence current and future business plans and strategies • Develop POV on new media products and vendor capabilities • Approval and oversight over strategy content for QBRs; lead when allocation allows • Nurture team of managers and planners • Lead client calls as needed • Collaborate with media activation on case study structure and development • Advise on recommended measurement framework and approach • Effectively motivate, lead and train team members while fostering accountability and ownership; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely. • Create, implement and support operational best practices across the team and within the department. • Support new client onboarding efforts as directed by leadership Education: • Bachelor's degree Experience : • 7-10+ years of experience in either agency environments and/or channel partnerships • 3+ years in a management or supervisory role • Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, vendors and all levels of the internal organization • Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues • Proven quantitative and analytic capabilities; expertise in translating data into insights • Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects • Track record of demonstrating strong judgment and prioritization capabilities • Ability to implement change quickly to support evolving / changing client initiatives or marketplace occurrences • Working knowledge of third-party media research, including but not limited to: Nielsen, MRI, Scarborough, Media Radar, DoubleClick, YouGov Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Experience building client decks and pitching current as well as potential up-sell opportunities • Expert understanding of media planning, distribution, and syndication of content • Collaborative approach and all-in attitude • Client facing track record • Skilled at and enjoys manipulating and understanding data, as well as drawing actionable data-driven decisions to drive sales and marketing efforts • Strong interpersonal, partnership and influencing management skills • Self-motivated and creative strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environment • Extensive knowledge of the media industry, demonstrating depth in media strategy and performance-based marketing across all channels, media analytics / ROI, and planning and buying local and national media (digital and traditional) • Proven ability to develop and manage paid media plans that meet / exceed business objectives • Influential and persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills; exceptional ability to grow and foster internal / external relationships • Strong presentation / story-telling and impeccable written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand each client's business; act as an extension of the client with working knowledge of issues that could influence media decisions • Display a natural curiosity as a "student of the industry" with a desire to both learn and teach, while applying knowledge for the ongoing betterment of client media plans • Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, with track record of employee growth and development • Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture • Demonstrated problem-solver with the ability to provide creative solutions that result in positive outcomes • Ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision to direct and maximize the team where all roles and responsibilities are well defined, understood and managed • Expert synthesizer of detail and information for client, peer and management consumption • Exhibits sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges, commanding both authority and respect Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $120,000 - $155, 650, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions age. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Director, Media Planning role will be responsible for developing client-specific strategy for key accounts. This role will be primarily responsible for working collaboratively with client and agency leadership to either improve current client strategy or lead the development of net new strategies for prospective clients. The right candidate will be passionate about Media and have familiarity with all performance and brand marketing channels. They must have experience in all media channels, both online and offline with an understanding of the role each channel plays, the strengths and weaknesses, as well as how they all work together. The Director, Media Planning provides senior leadership to the team responsible for placing, confirming and monitoring media orders to ensure the clients' advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Director provides a high level of media planning and strategy expertise to assigned accounts as the functional leader of the team. The Director provides ongoing communication, consulting, insight, analysis, and recommendations regarding digital media, including emerging trends. The Director is also responsible for identifying and developing the talent needed to function as a high-performing team. Location: Chicago or New York, 4 days in office Key Responsibilities: • Understand client challenges to craft custom marketing program (inclusive of audiences, markets, competitive spend trends, additional consumer insights and trends, etc.) • Lead media strategy for new business development and collaborate with all other Quad stakeholders as necessary, as part of the new business process • Lead conversations, internally and support externally in establishing benchmarks to determine success • Oversee media strategy, campaign creation, budget, optimization, and testing strategy(ies), as applicable, for full-funnel, multi-platform campaigns across all paid channels including television, radio, print, out-of-home, digital, social, and mobile media • Identify relevant media partners and data partners (when Quad audience stack is not applicable) to test in plans on a client-by-client basis • Identify areas of opportunity to innovate with agency partners to evolve media strategy for clients and the agency as a whole • Reviews advanced analytics reports to provide direction on media plan optimizations • Leverage insights, learnings, and modeling to help determine the right channel mix and further bolster the data-informed portions of media plans • Stay current with new advances in media, the competitive landscape, and vendor capabilities; leverage that knowledge to influence current and future business plans and strategies • Develop POV on new media products and vendor capabilities • Approval and oversight over strategy content for QBRs; lead when allocation allows • Nurture team of managers and planners • Lead client calls as needed • Collaborate with media activation on case study structure and development • Advise on recommended measurement framework and approach • Effectively motivate, lead and train team members while fostering accountability and ownership; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely. • Create, implement and support operational best practices across the team and within the department. • Support new client onboarding efforts as directed by leadership Education: • Bachelor's degree Experience : • 7-10+ years of experience in either agency environments and/or channel partnerships • 3+ years in a management or supervisory role • Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, vendors and all levels of the internal organization • Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues • Proven quantitative and analytic capabilities; expertise in translating data into insights • Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects • Track record of demonstrating strong judgment and prioritization capabilities • Ability to implement change quickly to support evolving / changing client initiatives or marketplace occurrences • Working knowledge of third-party media research, including but not limited to: Nielsen, MRI, Scarborough, Media Radar, DoubleClick, YouGov Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Experience building client decks and pitching current as well as potential up-sell opportunities • Expert understanding of media planning, distribution, and syndication of content • Collaborative approach and all-in attitude • Client facing track record • Skilled at and enjoys manipulating and understanding data, as well as drawing actionable data-driven decisions to drive sales and marketing efforts • Strong interpersonal, partnership and influencing management skills • Self-motivated and creative strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environment • Extensive knowledge of the media industry, demonstrating depth in media strategy and performance-based marketing across all channels, media analytics / ROI, and planning and buying local and national media (digital and traditional) • Proven ability to develop and manage paid media plans that meet / exceed business objectives • Influential and persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills; exceptional ability to grow and foster internal / external relationships • Strong presentation / story-telling and impeccable written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand each client's business; act as an extension of the client with working knowledge of issues that could influence media decisions • Display a natural curiosity as a "student of the industry" with a desire to both learn and teach, while applying knowledge for the ongoing betterment of client media plans • Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, with track record of employee growth and development • Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture • Demonstrated problem-solver with the ability to provide creative solutions that result in positive outcomes • Ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision to direct and maximize the team where all roles and responsibilities are well defined, understood and managed • Expert synthesizer of detail and information for client, peer and management consumption • Exhibits sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges, commanding both authority and respect Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $120,000 - $155, 650, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions age. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture. General Purpose of Job: The Director, Media Planning role will be responsible for developing client-specific strategy for key accounts. This role will be primarily responsible for working collaboratively with client and agency leadership to either improve current client strategy or lead the development of net new strategies for prospective clients. The right candidate will be passionate about Media and have familiarity with all performance and brand marketing channels. They must have experience in all media channels, both online and offline with an understanding of the role each channel plays, the strengths and weaknesses, as well as how they all work together. The Director, Media Planning provides senior leadership to the team responsible for placing, confirming and monitoring media orders to ensure the clients' advertising program is executed flawlessly. The successful Director provides a high level of media planning and strategy expertise to assigned accounts as the functional leader of the team. The Director provides ongoing communication, consulting, insight, analysis, and recommendations regarding digital media, including emerging trends. The Director is also responsible for identifying and developing the talent needed to function as a high-performing team. Location: Chicago or New York, 4 days in office Key Responsibilities: • Understand client challenges to craft custom marketing program (inclusive of audiences, markets, competitive spend trends, additional consumer insights and trends, etc.) • Lead media strategy for new business development and collaborate with all other Quad stakeholders as necessary, as part of the new business process • Lead conversations, internally and support externally in establishing benchmarks to determine success • Oversee media strategy, campaign creation, budget, optimization, and testing strategy(ies), as applicable, for full-funnel, multi-platform campaigns across all paid channels including television, radio, print, out-of-home, digital, social, and mobile media • Identify relevant media partners and data partners (when Quad audience stack is not applicable) to test in plans on a client-by-client basis • Identify areas of opportunity to innovate with agency partners to evolve media strategy for clients and the agency as a whole • Reviews advanced analytics reports to provide direction on media plan optimizations • Leverage insights, learnings, and modeling to help determine the right channel mix and further bolster the data-informed portions of media plans • Stay current with new advances in media, the competitive landscape, and vendor capabilities; leverage that knowledge to influence current and future business plans and strategies • Develop POV on new media products and vendor capabilities • Approval and oversight over strategy content for QBRs; lead when allocation allows • Nurture team of managers and planners • Lead client calls as needed • Collaborate with media activation on case study structure and development • Advise on recommended measurement framework and approach • Effectively motivate, lead and train team members while fostering accountability and ownership; marshal resources, as necessary, to ensure work is completed accurately and timely. • Create, implement and support operational best practices across the team and within the department. • Support new client onboarding efforts as directed by leadership Education: • Bachelor's degree Experience : • 7-10+ years of experience in either agency environments and/or channel partnerships • 3+ years in a management or supervisory role • Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, vendors and all levels of the internal organization • Ability to identify / recruit / retain top talent; experience positively managing personnel issues • Proven quantitative and analytic capabilities; expertise in translating data into insights • Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects • Track record of demonstrating strong judgment and prioritization capabilities • Ability to implement change quickly to support evolving / changing client initiatives or marketplace occurrences • Working knowledge of third-party media research, including but not limited to: Nielsen, MRI, Scarborough, Media Radar, DoubleClick, YouGov Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Experience building client decks and pitching current as well as potential up-sell opportunities • Expert understanding of media planning, distribution, and syndication of content • Collaborative approach and all-in attitude • Client facing track record • Skilled at and enjoys manipulating and understanding data, as well as drawing actionable data-driven decisions to drive sales and marketing efforts • Strong interpersonal, partnership and influencing management skills • Self-motivated and creative strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environment • Extensive knowledge of the media industry, demonstrating depth in media strategy and performance-based marketing across all channels, media analytics / ROI, and planning and buying local and national media (digital and traditional) • Proven ability to develop and manage paid media plans that meet / exceed business objectives • Influential and persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills; exceptional ability to grow and foster internal / external relationships • Strong presentation / story-telling and impeccable written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to learn and understand each client's business; act as an extension of the client with working knowledge of issues that could influence media decisions • Display a natural curiosity as a "student of the industry" with a desire to both learn and teach, while applying knowledge for the ongoing betterment of client media plans • Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, with track record of employee growth and development • Passion for a purpose-driven, team oriented, client-first, cross-functional culture • Demonstrated problem-solver with the ability to provide creative solutions that result in positive outcomes • Ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision to direct and maximize the team where all roles and responsibilities are well defined, understood and managed • Expert synthesizer of detail and information for client, peer and management consumption • Exhibits sound business judgment to navigate through everyday client and team challenges, commanding both authority and respect Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $120,000 - $155, 650, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions age. Rise and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.