Executive Director, Advertising

Company: Monigle Associates Inc
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Our business model starts and ends with employee happiness. Fueled by diverse passions, unique personalities, and the hunger for the most complex challenges, Monigle people unleash a culture that creates the best possible brand experiences for the world and the most fulfilling team experiences for each other. It is this special culture that unites our talented team around a shared purpose: making the world more human. Don’t just take our word for it. Here is some data from our recent employee experience study, which we use to measure culture and engagement twice each year: 94% would recommend Monigle as a great place to work 93% are proud to work for Monigle 92% believe Monigle values inclusivity 92% feel respected at Monigle 90% believe Monigle values diversity It is an exciting time at Monigle as we continue to create the happiest, most inspiring, and truly impactful company in the industry. We hope you will choose to be a part of it. Our primary offices are located in Denver, Colorado, and New York City. While we support a hybrid and remote workforce, some roles may require periodic in-office presence based on team needs, collaboration requirements, or client work. Employees within reasonable commuting distance to one of our offices may be expected to come in for scheduled meetings, teamwork sessions, or company events. We aim to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person connection and collaboration. Executive Director, Advertising At Monigle, we’re on a mission to make the world more human—and that starts with the people who choose to build it with us. If you’re a growth-minded doer who loves rolling up your sleeves just as much as you love shaping the future, you’ll fit right in. We’re a community of thinkers, makers, movers, and optimists who believe brands come alive through experiences—and that great experiences happen when kind, curious humans collaborate with purpose.-minded doer who loves rolling up your sleeves just as much as you love shaping the future, you’ll fit right in. We’re a community of thinkers, makers, movers, and optimists who believe brands come alive through experiences—and that great experiences happen when kind, curious humans collaborate with purpose. About the Role As our Executive Director, Advertising , you’ll shape the next era of Monigle’s growing advertising practice—bringing modern, connected, experience led thinking to every brief, every client, every concept, and every execution. You’ll blend leadership with hands on craft, serving as both a business driver and an active practitioner across strategy, planning, client leadership, or creative. Said differently, we’re looking for a leader that also wants to continue to practice as we grow.-led thinking to every brief, every client, every -on craft, serving as both a business driver and an active practitioner across strategy, planning, client leadership, or creative. This role is for someone who understands the full spectrum of modern advertising—social, influencer, performance, campaign ecosystems, technology, and the evolving role of AI—and is energized by where the industry is headed. You’ll partner closely with brand, insights, design, and activation teams to build integrated, future forward work that moves people and moves business.-forward work that moves people and moves business What You’ll Do Lead the vision and growth of Monigle’s advertising practice while staying deeply connected to the work as a practitioner. Develop modern advertising solutions that integrate brand, experience, social, influencer, and performance marketing. Cultivate strong, trust based client relationships, serving as a senior advisor who brings clarity, creativity, and optimism to complex challenges.-based client relationships, serving as a senior advisor who brings clarity, creativity, and optimism to complex challenges. Partner seamlessly with other Monigle departments including Insights, Strategy and Transformation, Expression, Experience, and Maven to build unified, insight driven campaigns.-driven campaigns. Drive business development efforts—identifying opportunities, shaping pitches, and helping expand the Advertising pipeline. Establish operational excellence within the practice, improving processes, resourcing models, and ways of working. Mentor and grow a diverse community of talent, creating an environment where people feel supported, inspired, and clear on their path. Champion the role of AI and emerging technologies in elevating creativity, efficiency, and imagination across the team. Oversee financial health for the practice, ensuring the right balance of billability, craft, client value, and team wellbeing. Contribute to agency-wide leadership conversations, helping shape how Advertising integrates across Monigle’s holistic brand experience ecosystem. What You Bring 10 years of experience within a modern advertising or creative agency, with proven success leading a discipline, team, or line of business. Hands-on expertise as a practitioner—whether strategy, planning, account leadership, visual creative, verbal creative, or a hybrid. Deep understanding of social, influencer, digital, and performance marketing—and how they integrate into brand led ecosystem thinking.-led ecosystem thinking. A future looking perspective on advertising, with a clear, practical point of view on the role of AI.-looking perspective on advertising, with a clear, practical point of view on the role of AI. A collaborative, cross disciplinary mindset; you thrive when strategy, creative, and activation work as one.-disciplinary mindset; you thrive when strategy, creative, and activation work as one. Experience driving growth, winning work, and building lasting client relationships. Financial and operational acumen: resourcing, forecasting, and shaping a healthy, scalable business. Alignment with Monigle’s values and philosophy including an orientation to getting things done, a belief in leading shoulder to shoulder with clients, and belief that we can all pursue compelling, unexpected ideas that move people. Who You Are as a Human Fueled by collaboration with diverse thinkers and doers. Kind, curious, and inclusive. Energized by big ideas and grounded enough to get things done. A builder of teams, relationships, and processes. Flexible and adaptable when things shift. Someone who sees challenges as opportunities. Salary range: $185,000 - $ 215,000 Final salary will be determined based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, training and experience – reach out to us to learn more. Our people take care of us, so we take care of our people. Enjoy: Ample paid time off to recharge and reset 401K: traditional and Roth options, plus employer match 100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance premiums for employees Optional vision, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid maternity leave If you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, but feel you have something unique to contribute to Monigle, we'd love to hear from you. Please do apply and tell us more about you in your cover letter. Application Deadline: 3/31/2026

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