Paid Media Director

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ayima Full time

Ayima is looking for an experienced Paid Media Director to lead and grow our boutique paid media team, working with ambitious global brands across multiple industries.

This is a remote-first role, with a strong preference for candidates based in British Columbia (Vancouver ideal) to support PST-aligned client coverage.

You'll be stepping into a senior leadership role within a tight-knit, highly capable paid media team - with the opportunity to help shape the next phase of the business as our paid media division prepares to rebrand under "AtomicByte" in 2026.

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Who You Are

You're a confident, data-driven paid media leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on expertise.

You likely:

  • Have extensive agency experience, managing and scaling complex paid media accounts
  • Are highly analytical, comfortable turning performance data into clear insights and decisions
  • Can confidently lead senior client conversations, owning strategy, performance, and recommendations
  • Have experience overseeing seven-figure paid media programs (or equivalent scale)
  • Are calm under pressure, structured in your thinking, and decisive when it counts
  • Enjoy mentoring and elevating the people around you

Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years of paid media experience (agency background strongly preferred)
  • Deep expertise across key platforms, including:
  • Google Ads (Search, Display, YouTube)
  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Additional platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, or programmatic are a strong plus
  • Tools such as Looker Studio, GA4, GTM, GMC, SEMRush
  • Strong understanding of attribution, measurement, and performance frameworks
  • Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with practical execution

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and lead paid media strategy across a portfolio of global clients
  • Act as the senior point of contact for key client relationships
  • Drive performance, testing roadmaps, and long-term growth strategies
  • Partner closely with analytics, SEO, and content teams
  • Lead, mentor, and develop paid media team members
  • Help shape the future direction of the paid media practice as it transitions toward the AtomicByte brand

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • RRSP matching
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Life insurance
  • Unlimited paid vacation
  • Summer Fridays - finish early and enjoy the sun
  • Co-working budget to support flexible, remote-first work

About Ayima

Founded in 2006, Ayima is a boutique global digital marketing agency with deep expertise in SEO, Paid Media, Content Marketing, Analytics, and Outreach. We are trusted by some of the world's most recognisable brands.

We focus on delivering exceptional digital marketing solutions through clear thinking, close collaboration, and a strong sense of ownership.

Ayima is committed to building diverse teams where people of all identities and backgrounds are welcome, included, and respected.

In 2026, our paid media division will rebrand under the AtomicByte name, operating as a sister company to Ayima — creating exciting opportunities for growth, focus, and innovation within the team.

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