Director, Marketing Strategy & Media (Hybrid/Remote: Madison, WI)
TruStageAbout the role
At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.
Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition
Location Preference: This position requires flexibility to maintain a regular in-person presence at our Madison, WI headquarters on a regular and as-needed basis to support evolving business priorities. Remote candidates may be considered; however, preference will be given to those who can maintain consistent on-site engagement in Madison.
Job Purpose:
This position serves as the strategic backbone and central “brain” of the marketing organization—aligning enterprise marketing strategy, optimizing digital media investment, and ensuring measurable growth and ROI. As a member of the Marketing Leadership Team, the Head of Marketing Strategy and Media COE establishes disciplined planning, measurement, and decision‑making frameworks that connect marketing priorities and investments to business outcomes. This role reports directly to the SVP, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer.
Role Overview
We are seeking a senior marketing leader to serve as Head of Marketing Strategy and Media Center of Excellence. This role acts as a strategic partner, operational leader, and force multiplier for the CMO and Marketing Leadership Team—driving clarity, alignment, and execution across Growth, Brand, Creative, and Marketing Operations.
The role owns enterprise marketing strategy, digital media investment, measurement, and AI enablement, while shaping the marketing operating model through planning cadence, agile execution, and performance governance. The ideal candidate brings enterprise‑level strategic depth, strong executive presence, and the ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and large‑scale transformation.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Enterprise Marketing Strategy & Leadership Alignment
Own and align enterprise marketing strategy, planning, and execution across Growth, Brand, Creative, and Marketing Operations
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CMO, providing strategic insight, identifying risks, and ensuring focus on the highest‑impact priorities
Act as an extension of the CMO—representing marketing leadership in enterprise forums, working groups, and strategic initiatives as needed
Partner with Corporate Strategy to ensure marketing OKRs clearly ladder to enterprise objectives
2. Digital Media & Investment Optimization
Own enterprise digital channel strategy and media investment across paid, owned, and emerging channels
Optimize media mix, allocation, and performance to maximize ROI and incremental growth
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