Sr Media Manager, Digital Investment

52 Minutes ago • 4-6 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Media Manager, you will lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of digital paid media campaigns across programmatic and social media platforms. Responsibilities include managing digital spend, overseeing social media campaigns, collaborating with platform partners, developing audience strategies, ensuring campaign stewardship, monitoring performance, preparing reports, and maintaining client relationships. The role requires strong analytical skills, project management, and staying updated on industry trends. You will also proactively identify and escalate campaign issues. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a remote work setting.
Must have:
  • Experience in digital media planning and buying
  • Experience activating in Paid Social platforms
  • Strong understanding of programmatic media buying
  • In-depth knowledge of social media advertising platforms
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving
Good to have:
  • Experience with data visualization tools
  • Experience with automated bid management tools
  • Knowledge of statistical and testing methodologies
  • Experience with audience activation platforms
  • Background in finance or data analytics

Job Details

Who We Are:
As a 100% independent and 100% employee-owned agency, we are driven by an independent spirit and believe in the power of the collective. We foster a culture that enables and expects all departments to make our brands impossible to ignore.

What You’ll Do:
Our agency is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Media Manager to lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of digital paid media campaigns across programmatic managed service and direct buying social media platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, excellent project management skills, and the ability to effectively manage campaigns while flagging needs to their manager. This role requires a deep understanding of digital media platforms, a passion for staying ahead of industry trends, and the ability to thrive in a remote work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of paid media campaigns across programmatic (managed service) and social media (direct buying) platforms.
  • Manage digital spend in accordance with client goals and objectives, ensuring optimal ROI.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of social media campaigns across various social channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest,
    Snapchat).
  • Collaborate with platform partners to identify and implement new testing opportunities, ad units, bidding models, and campaign types to improve
    performance.
  • Manage 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audiences within various platforms.
  • Develop and implement audience strategies, flighting, and budget allocation.
  • Ensure the highest level of campaign stewardship, quality assurance, and adherence to deadlines and best practices.
  • Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing actionable insights and optimization recommendations based on KPIs.
  • Prepare and present client-facing reports, performance summaries, and strategic recommendations.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, platform partners, and internal teams (e.g., Media Planning, Account Management, Analytics).
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest digital media trends, technologies, and platform updates, and disseminate this knowledge to the team.
  • Proactively identify and escalate campaign issues, challenges, and opportunities to the AMD.
  • Work with the strategy department to develop actionable insights to internal stakeholders and clients on emerging digital and social ad technologies.
  • Develop relationships and knowledge across other digital channels; active learner of tools, platforms and optimizations across Campaign Manager 360, audience activation technology (LiveRamp, various 3rd party DMPs/CDPs, etc.), DV360, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related analytical field.
  • 4-6 years of experience in digital media planning and buying, with a focus on paid social and programmatic advertising.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience activating in Paid Social platforms (e.g. Meta Ads Manager, Pinterest Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager).
  • Strong understanding of programmatic media buying, including experience with DSPs (e.g., DV360, The Trade Desk).
  • In-depth knowledge and experience navigating social media advertising platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat) and third-party optimization tools.
  • Proven ability to manage and optimize paid social media campaigns to achieve client objectives.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw actionable insights.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and campaign optimization.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
  • Strong experience with 3rd party ad-servers and tagging.
  • Strong mathematical skills required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines in a fast- paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Google Data Studio).
  • Experience with automated bid management tools.
  • Knowledge of statistical and testing methodologies.
  • Experience with audience activation platforms (e.g., LiveRamp).
  • Background or coursework in finance or data analytics.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
In addition to the qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate
the following:

  • Strong Excel Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel is highly preferred, including experience with pivot tables, vlookups, and complex formulas.
  • Self-Starter: A proactive and self-motivated individual who takes initiative and is eager to learn and take on new challenges.
  • Remote Work Ethic: Ability to thrive in a remote work environment, with excellent communication, time management, and self-discipline.
  • Collaborative and Flexible: A team player who is flexible and collaborative when working on group projects and tasks.
  • Transparent Communication: A clear and transparent communicator who is comfortable providing and receiving feedback.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively, with a focus on finding solutions.
  • Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work.
  • Manages Up Effectively: Proactively communicates needs, challenges, and potential roadblocks to their manager (AMD) in a timely manner.

 

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