Director of Media

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose 

The Media Director leads and evolves our media strategy across paid, owned, and earned channels for EWS. This role is responsible for developing and managing media plans that amplify our brand, drive consumer engagement, and support business growth across both B2C and B2B channels. This position oversees the planning, buying, execution, and measurement of media campaigns in partnership with internal stakeholders and agency partners. It is critical to ensure media investments are optimized and aligned with the company’s marketing, product, and business objectives. 

Essential Functions  

• Leads and manages paid and owned digital, social, and traditional media strategy to drive awareness / lift across brand markets, consumer education and influence activations and transactions. 

• Aligns media strategy with business goals, audience insights, and campaign objectives across both B2C and/or B2B segments, in coordination with internal and external (e.g. bank owners of Early Warning) stakeholders and agencies.  

• Stays ahead of media trends, martech developments, and consumer behavior shifts. 

• Pilots new platforms, formats, and approaches to keep Early Warning at the forefront of media innovation.  

• Acts as a media subject matter expert, educating internal teams and bank partners on media trends, recommendations, and capabilities. 

• Partners closely with Brand, Creative, Product Marketing, Analytics, and Digital teams to manage campaign creative approvals and timely launches. 

• Works with internal stakeholders to align media strategy with product launches, sponsorships, and integrated campaigns. 

• Regularly evaluates campaign performance and optimizes in-flight media investments to improve ROI. 

• Researches, evaluates, and tests new media partners to drive efficiencies and results. 

• Identifies opportunities for further media efficiencies, sophisticated measurement, and increased performance in partnership with the measurement team. 

• Manages media agency partners, ensuring optimal resourcing, timely briefings, contracts, payments, and a deep understanding of the b