Senior Specialist, Media Operations

Sr. Specialist overseeing media operations and campaign execution for clients at Monks.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of media plans and independently own client communications and platform trainings.
Own media strategy and campaign planning, builds, and ongoing management of our clients’ media efforts, including QA.
Build trust and rapport with clients and own client communications and updates.
Work effectively with team members to complete day-to-day tasks.
Collaborate with peers to receive learnings.
Learn and act on explicit motivations/needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
Execute on media platforms across Programmatic, Social, and Search channels.
Utilize internal tools and processes for day-to-day work and task completion.
Keep up to date on Monks offerings and changes within the ad industry.

What you’ll need

Intermediate proficiency in at least three platforms relevant to our Media team, and conceptual understanding of the Media landscape and how platforms fit into the ecosystem
Ability to identify and act on explicitly stated problems, roadblocks, and next steps
Ability to work with and contextualize data on a regular basis
Ability to host 'professional grade' meetings, complete with agendas
Ability to meet self-imposed and external deadlines
Strong organizational skills to manage one-off tasks and larger or longer initiatives
Strong self and social awareness skills
Ability to recognize areas for improvement and develop others
Experience working in a professional setting with team members and clients
3 years or more in a relevant Media role or environment

Comp & perks

Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
401k with company contribution
Paid parental leave
Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Media PlanningData AnalysisCampaign ManagementQuality AssurancePlatform Proficiency

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsSocial AwarenessProblem-SolvingCollaborationProfessional Meeting Facilitation