Media Manager
SimpsonScarborough
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 per year
About the role
- Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integrated, multi-channel media campaigns across digital, social, search, programmatic, and select traditional channels
- Serve as a trusted media advisor in client conversations, presenting recommendations and performance insights with clarity and confidence
- Oversee campaign pacing, performance, and budgets to ensure alignment with client KPIs and delivery expectations
- Translate performance data into clear insights, recommendations, and client-facing reporting, including wrap reports and optimization guidance
- Partner with strategy planners and account teams on campaign kickoffs, audience approach, channel mix, and performance goals
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in media strategy, planning, buying, and/or activation, with hands-on involvement in integrated campaigns
- Proven ability to strategically engage with clients, build trust and make recommendations.
- Strong understanding of the media ecosystem, including digital, social, search, programmatic, and traditional channels
- Hands-on experience working in platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and/or DSPs
- Ability to manage campaign performance, pacing, optimization, and reporting
- Ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment
- Familiarity with higher education marketing is a plus, but not required
- Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave, paid parental leave, a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter
- Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
media strategymedia planningmedia buyingcampaign optimizationdata analysisreportingaudience targetingperformance metricsbudget managementmulti-channel campaigns
Soft Skills
client engagementtrust buildingrecommendation skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedmulti-taskingcommunication skillspresentation skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability