Director of Paid Media, Performance Video at Launch Potato | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Director of Paid Media, Performance Video at Launch Potato

Director of Paid Media, Performance Video

Launch Potato · Austin, TX, US

1 months ago

Director of Paid Media, Performance Video

Launch Potato · Austin, TX, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

We are seeking a performance video growth leader to take full ownership of our video business, starting with YouTube and expanding into other video-first platforms. This is a builder's role that combines hands-on campaign management with high-level strategy, requiring you to own execution, P&L, growth targets, and creative testing while building systems to scale the channel.

Responsibilities

  • Own P&L, spend, pacing, reporting, and profitability for Insurance YouTube campaigns.
  • Execute in-platform campaign architecture, audience strategy, bidding, and budget allocation.
  • Scale across insurance verticals and expand into new financial services verticals.
  • Drive both leads and inbound calls while optimizing for quality and conversion.
  • Own creative strategy from a performance lens, including hooks, messaging, and offer positioning.
  • Partner with the creative team and utilize AI tools to test and iterate rapidly.
  • Communicate performance insights and decisions clearly to stakeholders and executives.
  • Build repeatable operating systems and playbooks for video buying and creative testing.
  • Lead and scale a video-first team as investment grows.

Requirements

  • 8+ years managing high-growth performance marketing portfolios.
  • 3+ years managing and scaling YouTube, Meta, TikTok, or other video-first portfolios with budgets of $20M+/year.
  • Experience scaling performance video in lead gen niches like affiliate, insurance, or financial services.
  • Proven success profitably scaling brands across video performance platforms.
  • Hands-on experience building campaigns directly in-platform.
  • Strong grasp of monetization dynamics, advertiser quality metrics, and funnel optimization.
  • Proficiency in BI tools like Looker or Google Analytics.
  • Advanced Excel/Sheets skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and performance modeling.
  • Ability to use AI and self-serve tools for creative testing and iteration.
  • Demonstrated experience owning P&L and hitting aggressive growth goals.

Skills

  • Google Ads architecture
  • YouTube Ads
  • Performance marketing
  • P&L management
  • Creative strategy
  • Lead generation
  • Call-based marketing
  • Data analysis
  • AI-enabled creative tools
  • Cross-functional communication

Location

  • South Florida
  • Remote

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Remote-first

Experience Level

  • 8+ years of experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $150,000 - $170,000

Benefits

  • Profit-sharing bonus
  • Competitive benefits

About the Company

  • Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company reaching over 30M+ monthly visitors.
  • Brands include FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.
  • Mission is to connect consumers with leading brands through data-driven content and technology.
  • High-growth, high-performance culture focused on speed, ownership, and measurable impact.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are an Equal Employment Opportunity company committed to a diverse and inclusive team.
  • We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.