Senior Manager, Media Planning
NBCUniversal
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Maryland • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $83,643 - $160,316 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and develop a high-performing Media Planning team through coaching, mentorship, and strategic oversight, fostering individual growth and collective excellence
- Develop and champion a clear Media Planning vision that achieves evolving organizational priorities, revenue and business objectives, and consistent, aligned execution across the team.
- Guide the team in the strategic development of media plans by deepening understanding of client objectives, product capabilities, pricing and inventory landscape, and revenue goals in close partnership with Sales and internal stakeholders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic consultant, driving packaging and product innovation, workflow optimization, and scalable operational efficiencies.
- Collaborate closely with Planning, Yield, Product, Operations, and Sales leaders to develop best practices, address revenue and operational barriers, and ensure cohesive, efficient campaign execution.
- Lead cross team and enterprise initiatives, including new product rollouts, system enhancements, inventory and policy changes, and complex pricing and planning analyses.
- Model and promote analytical rigor, leveraging data and insights to inform planning decisions, performance standards, and continuous improvement.
- Establish, evaluate, and communicate team goals and performance standards to ensure operational excellence, policy compliance, and alignment with broader organizational strategy.
- Represent Media Planning in senior level partner conversations, independently presenting strategy, insights, and updates while modeling resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment.
- Provide support and solutions in operational areas as needed.
- Develop and effectively communicate team goals and priorities.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in advertising with a focus on video advertising or ad tech – publisher or distributor experience strongly preferred
- Understanding of the linear TV and streaming advertising ecosystem, including addressable preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to lead trainings/presentations
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Exceptional relationship management skills
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to simplify complex ideas for general understanding
- A passion for advertising and media – and where it is going next.
- Education Level - Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
- Best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees
- Expert guidance and always-on tools personalized to meet the needs of your reality
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
media planningdata analysisstrategic developmentcampaign executionpricing analysisproduct innovationworkflow optimizationperformance standardsoperational efficienciesadvertising technology
Soft Skills
coachingmentorshipcommunicationrelationship managementanalytical skillsindependent judgmentadaptabilitypresentation skillsmultitaskingproblem-solving