Paid Media Director

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.