Account Director - Video

Complex complex.com Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

Remote Chicago Full-time Director Video Production

Leadership Video Production role at Complex. Remote, United States · full-time · $250,000–$320,000 base.

SalaryStated by Complex

$250,000 – $320,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets
Build fluency in Complex advertising offerings and solutions
Win new accounts while expanding and retaining current client relationships
Coordinate with every department to make sure programs launch completely
Send management weekly updates on sales performance

What you bring

At least five years selling online video advertising across FAST and CTV
At least five years of experience in digital media
Established connections with Chicago media agencies and client-side marketing teams
Use data-led insights to support client marketing goals
A proven record of finding prospects, closing revenue, and growing accounts

Who this fits

You’ll fit this role if you’re organized, detail-focused, proactive in solving problems, and comfortable with persistent client contact. You’ll need to work collaboratively in an energetic, fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting and travel when required. The role is listed as remote in Chicago, and you must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

From the employer

Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Why We're Hiring

At Complex, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Account Director with Online Video (FAST-CTV / Mobile / Desktop) media background to join our team. This is a high-energy job that requires persistent interaction with clients, proven sales skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.

What You'll Do

Meet or exceed revenue goals on a quarterly/annual basis
Maintain a strong knowledge of Complex's advertising products and solutions
Prospect and close new account business and build existing account relationships
Work across all departments to ensure that programs are executed in full
Create and deliver weekly sales reports to management

Who You Are

5+ years direct Online Video (FAST/CTV) advertising sales experience
5+ years of digital media experience
Strong relationships with Chicago based media agencies and client-side teams
Experience using data backed insights to deliver client marketing objectives
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
Strong track record of success driving revenue through discovering, prospecting, creating new business and growing and retaining existing business
Well-organized, with strict attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to thrive in an energetic, fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment
Willingness to travel as necessary

What We Offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Flexible PTO

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties. Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.