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Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Director, Media Activation join our growing team!

The Associate Director, Media Activation is responsible for campaign strategy, planning, execution and management while also overseeing and coaching Managers and Associates on the same accounts. The AD must be wholly comfortable being independent and capable of managing their own workload, projects & day-to-day tasks as well as delegating and managing the team below them. The AD serves as the primary point of contact for internal teams he/she supports for all items regarding campaign activation. While providing thought leadership, the AD builds strong relationships and establishes clear lines of communication with internal teams and external partners. ADs will have a direct line of communication to senior members of the team which is designed to facilitate knowledge sharing in both directions. The AD is responsible for overseeing onboarding and training of junior team members on account specifics, media buying platforms/tools and campaign management best practices. 

The ideal candidate will have prior digital media and campaign management experience (in DSPs, Search Engines and/or Paid Social ad managers), strong analytical and communication skills, and hands-on experience with various media buying platforms. Collaboration across all agency teams (Integrated Media, Analytics, Strategy, Ad Operations, Creative, etc.) is required. A premium will be put on individuals who have experience managing campaigns across multiple buying channels/disciplines (i.e. Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social). 

What you’ll do:

Lead tactical strategy and planning for campaigns from a brief

Manage a team of Managers/Associates who work on the same accounts

Experienced campaign manager who can train the team to build campaigns in buying platforms, perform QAs and activate according to best practices

Attend meetings/statuses/calls on behalf of account’s team members to ensure proper communication and connection between capability and client/brand needs

Ability to pull platform reporting and generates insights for Analytics readouts and client deliverables

Oversees monthly billing and actualization between vendor and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and processing

Lead planning process alongside senior team members and Integrated Media team

Vet vendor offerings and capabilities on a frequent basis to ensure the team is using best-in-class tech and most advanced tools for respective accounts

Maintain communication with vendor partners

Provide timely updates to all campaign stakeholders, both internal and external

Participates in client meetings & conversations when applicable, with support from senior team members

Supports internal and external communications with team members and partners across several accounts – from responding to a brief, strategic recommendations, to developing a multi-channel plan, recommending measurement, campaign launch and optimization, to results reporting

Leads preparation of client-facing presentation slides summarizing campaign performance, optimizations, recommendations, wrap ups & the like

Onboards and trains Managers/Associates on account specifics, media buying platforms

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

Our Company values –Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve AlwaysandAccountability with an “I”– really speak to you.

You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.

You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.

You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

5+ years of professional experience working in digital media as a campaign manager – while owning buying platform management, campaign management, optimization & digital media operations

3+ years hands-on direct / experience managing direct sites / publisher buys

Successful track record of taking on increasing levels of responsibility

Ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

Experience with leading day-to-day meetings, statuses, calls

Experience in platform strategy and tactical recommendations

Experience with client communication & deliverables

Experience in healthcare industry (preferred buy not required)

Ability to identify, troubleshoot and effectively resolve issues

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Excellent project management & time management skills

Thorough attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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About the company

Real Chemistry helps healthcare brands grow by creating AI-powered, customer-centered healthcare experiences. It combines AI-enabled experiences with cross-disciplinary teams to design and deliver programs across patient, provider, and payer touchpoints. The company differentiates itself through large, integrated teams of specialists focused exclusively on healthcare and customer experience under one mission. Its goal is to transform how healthcare is experienced while driving commercial success for healthcare organizations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

July 2026 ANATOMI launch creates a sharper AI selling story for pharma buyers.
Spurwing acquisition expands Real Chemistry into APAC, where clients need regional execution.
RC Resolve and new board hires strengthen reputation, policy, and transformation services.

What critics are saying

ANATOMI’s AI outputs face FDA compliance failures that trigger client churn within 2027.
The Greater Than One and Spring & Bond integration risks execution slippage across 450 media staff.
New Mountain ownership demands faster returns, pressuring margins if pharma clients insource.

What makes Real Chemistry unique

Real Chemistry now bundles ANATOMI, media, and medical communications into one workflow.
Its 2026 APAC hub in Singapore gives local commercialization coverage across growth markets.
Board additions Frank Clyburn and Chris Fikry deepen pharma commercialization and data credibility.

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