Associate Director, Media Strategy & Client Partnerships

About Code3 Code3 is an integrated marketing agency, powering business growth for digital disruptors and Fortune 500 leaders alike. Our power is at the intersection of Connections, Creative and Commerce – that’s what is in our DNA. By harvesting insights and utilizing audience data, we work with our clients to develop scroll-stopping content and creative that performs and elevates the brands we work with across all digital media platforms. Our people are energized by challenges and sprint to find unorthodox solutions. We plan, activate and measure as one team, and we’re not afraid to push boundaries and test our way to success. Coders are Relentless, Gritty, Nimble humans who are always striving to be better. With teams across the U.S., you’ll find more than a job at Code3. You’ll find a place to grow, make an impact, and do your best work alongside a team that’s invested in your success. The Opportunity Code3 is looking for a strategic and client-obsessed Associate Director, Media Strategy & Client Partnerships to lead connected media strategy for a portfolio of DTC brands. This role sits at the center of our client teams, driving performance across paid search, paid social, programmatic, and affiliate channels while serving as the primary strategic partner to clients. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise of the eCommerce space including DTC & Marketplaces, media strategy, a strong creative point of view, and hands-on fluency in GA4 and understanding of Shopify. This person understands how connected media channels work in concert to move a customer from awareness to conversion and how to translate that into compelling narratives for clients and actionable direction for internal teams. What you’ll do: Client Leadership & Strategy Across Channels Serve as the strategic partner for a portfolio of eCommerce (DTC & Marketplace) clients, owning the overall media strategy and relationship across paid search, paid social, programmatic, and affiliate channels. Lead integrated media strategies that connect channel performance to client business goals; translating media metrics into business outcomes clients care about. Develop and present the media mix and recommendations, quarterly business reviews, and campaign recaps with clear, client-ready storytelling. Apply critical evaluation of client briefs and align channel strategies to holistic brand goals; communicate any challenges or misalignments proactively. Understand the client’s business KPIs and serve as a connector between media performance and overall business success. Ensure client needs and requests match approved scope and staffing plans; serve as point of escalation for scope conversations. Partner with creative teams to bring a strong creative strategy perspective to media recommendations; including ad formats, messaging frameworks, and creative testing roadmaps. Leverage GA4 and Shopify data to develop insights, track customer journeys, and inform…