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SimpsonScarboroughSI

Associate Director, Media Buying

A full-service integrated branding and marketing agency specializing in higher education, providing research, strategy, creative, and digital solutions.

SimpsonScarborough

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 75k-75k USD

United States only

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SimpsonScarborough is seeking an Associate Director, Media Buying to lead the execution and optimization of paid media campaigns across the Activation team. The ideal candidate will have strong media buying experience and a proven ability to manage campaign performance, budgets, and optimization strategies across multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Requirements

  • 6–9 years of experience in digital media buying, campaign activation, or paid media management within an agency or marketing environment
  • Experience managing paid media campaigns across multiple platforms including social, search, display, and programmatic channels
  • Strong understanding of programmatic buying platforms and vendor ecosystems
  • Proven ability to manage campaign performance, budgets, and optimization strategies across multiple campaigns simultaneously

Benefits

  • Nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options
  • Paid parental leave
  • Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement routine wellness costs

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Salary: 75k-75k USD

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About SimpsonScarborough

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What began in 2006 with a singular vision has evolved into the higher education industry's premier integrated marketing agency. Founded by Elizabeth Johnson (formerly Elizabeth Scarborough), SimpsonScarborough was established to fill a critical gap in the market: the need for rigorous, data-driven research to underpin marketing strategies for colleges and universities. For over a decade, the firm built its reputation on this research-first approach, helping hundreds of institutions understand their brand health and market position.

The company's evolution accelerated significantly in recent years. In 2019, SimpsonScarborough acquired Knowble Media, a move that expanded its capabilities to include comprehensive digital services, creative strategy, and media planning. This acquisition marked a turning point, transforming the firm from a research consultancy into a full-service agency. In 2020, Jason Simon took the helm as CEO, guiding the agency through a period of rapid growth and a permanent transition to a remote-first operating model. Today, SimpsonScarborough continues to champion the value of higher education, combining deep industry expertise with sophisticated marketing solutions to help institutions thrive in an increasingly complex landscape.

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Life Insurance

Employer-paid life insurance.

Disability Insurance

Short-term disability coverage.

Volunteer Time Off

Time off provided for volunteering.

Paid Parental Leave

12 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

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