Associate Director, Brand Strategy/Digital Investment

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Role     

Level up with Canvas as our Associate Director—a media strategist and digital dynamo ready to supercharge Roblox. Reporting to the VP, Strategy, you’ll orchestrate cross-channel campaigns, unleash digital creativity, and wield insights and data like a pro.

When the squad’s under construction, every strategy session, check-in, and pivot matters. Collaboration is our secret weapon, and smart coordination turns mess to magic. With everyone in sync, we deliver VIP service and strategic wins—together.

Before reading further ask yourself 1 question, do I survive or thrive in chaos?

Key Responsibilities  

• Mastermind global media plans—digital, TV, radio, and more—like a conductor with wi-fi.
• Shape the brand’s story using consumer insights, creative flair, and a sprinkle of data magic.
• Fuse brand and performance media for campaigns that are both smooth and accountable.
• Turn strategy into action—think audience targeting, smart bidding, and KPIs that actually matter.
• Craft and wrangle media deliverables: RFPs, plans, decks, flowcharts, budgets… basically, your creative toolkit.
• Keep campaigns running smoother than a fresh spreadsheet: decks, data pulls, reports, and reconciliations.
• Champion fresh media strategies and tech, partnering with the best in the biz to amp up results.
• Play team captain with Analytics, Ad Ops, Programmatic, Search, Social, and more—alignment for the win!
• Keep clients happy: updates, timelines, reviews, and handling curveballs like a pro.
• Mentor junior talent—help them level up in strategy and execution (plus a little career wisdom).

Stewardship & Outcomes  

• Bring eagle-eyed accuracy to everything—from planning to reporting (no typos, no tears).
• Balance brand-building dreams with performance goals; invest smartly and hit those targets.
• Deliver insights that matter—drive optimizations and set the stage for future wins.

Required Skills & Attributes  

• Thrive when the pace picks up—quick on your feet and energized by fast-moving environments.
• Savvy in brand strategy and performance media—think creative meets results.
• Data is your best friend: you decode metrics and turn numbers into action.
• Fluent across digital channels, coordinating with traditional media like a multitasking ninja.
• Top-notch communicator, client manager, and stakeholder wrangler.
• Organized, proactive, detail-obsessed, and equally comfortable solo or in a team huddle.

Salary and Benefits

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office.

In-Office Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office per week.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring