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$132,480.00/yr - $220,680.00/yr

Be part of an amazing story.Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.Job OverviewIn partnership with the Senior Director of Communications & Audience Strategy, the Director will design and build a cohesive customer-based audience strategy, workflow, and activation plan across upper, mid, and lower funnel media channels, with a particular emphasis on addressable channels. They will lead audience creation and activation efforts, oversee processes and technology usage, and build a strong partnership with the Customer Driven Insights & Activation team to understand the customer and business strategy and translate them into actionable paid media tactics with measurable outcomes. The Director will work closely with customer strategy, measurement, and analytics teams to uncover performance trends and audience insights, identifying opportunities for improvement through recommended enhancements and plans. Additionally, they will lead and identify new processes and innovative program opportunities that align with the Macy's brand while driving retail innovation. Collaboration with agencies, internal and external analytics partners, and the MarTech stack will be essential to understanding media-attributed customer quality, acquisition, and retention.What You Will DoAudience Strategy, Development & Builds

• Help internal teams think holistically for how available data and technology can best support insight, targeting, media and campaign goals.
• Assess available 1P data in Media and MarTech platforms to provide strategic audience recommendations, define and build addressable audiences
• Map existing and design new communication strategies based on insights and marketing technology capabilities.

Media Strategy & Investment Planning

• Link business strategy to communications strategy and optimal media investment recommendations.
• Consult on multi-touch attribution and marketing mix models to optimize channel mix, spend, flighting and return on ad spend.
• Work with measurement and analytics to set learning agenda, develop tests to gather learnings with the intention to measure effectiveness, discover opportunities, find efficiencies, and reduce overlap.

Drive Innovation & Newness

• Working closely with Brand, Merchant & Corporate Strategy teams, design and ignite new programs, ideas, ways of working within the Macy's ecosystem.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for innovation investments and explorations.
• Advise on best opportunities to create or participate in any Metaverse and Web3 projects.

Skills You Will NeedBusiness Acumen & Leadership: Strong business sense with proven leadership abilities and the capacity to guide cross-functional teams.Strategic Thinking & Attention to Detail: A critical thinker who balances big-picture strategy with meticulous execution.Collaboration & Solution Orientation: Highly collaborative and solutions-focused, with a talent for building productive relationships across marketing functions.Clear Communication & Executive Presence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality decks and present confidently to senior marketing leaders.Process Mapping & Workflow Simplification: Passionate about process optimization, with an ability to translate complex workflows into clear, structured, and easy-to-follow solutions.Data Storytelling & Strategic Insight: Skilled in synthesizing large and disparate data sets into strategic narratives that support brand objectives and business impact.CDPs & Audience Technology: Hands-on experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), people-based audience platforms, and familiarity with media attribution and media mix modeling.Ecommerce & Digital Ecosystem Knowledge: Baseline understanding of ecommerce operations, including site structure, taxonomy, team workflows, digital marketplaces, and media networks.Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer YouJoin a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.About UsThis is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.MARKETING00This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• IndustriesRetail Apparel and Fashion, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Retail

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