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Media Manager (Media Planning)

wundermanthompson
New York
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<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3>
<p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p>
<p><strong>About WPP</strong></p>
<p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></p>
<p>At VML, we believe in creating connected brands that resonate deeply with people's lives and drive tangible value for our clients. We are seeking a Media Manager to support media planning and buying efforts who shares our passion for reimagining the consumer experience through creativity, technology, and culture. This role is for someone who thrives on innovation, embraces challenges, and is committed to making an impact. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of digital media and a desire to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.</p>
<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage general activities related to digital media planning, buying, execution, and performance evaluation of media campaigns.</li>
<li>Effectively manage the flow of client deliverables related to media plans across channels such as digital, OOH, video, paid social, and paid search.</li>
<li>Maintain control of advertising budgets.</li>
<li>Ensure the accurate execution of media plans and monitoring of buys.</li>
<li>Manage activities related to media planning.</li>
<li>Develop POVs/position papers on key client or industry issues as needed.</li>
<li>Maintain effective communication within and outside the agency to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and campaign needs are met.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A strong communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.</li>
<li>A relationship builder, adept at fostering positive connections with outside vendors, clients, and internal teams.</li>
<li>A detail-oriented individual who can work effectively under pressure.</li>
<li>Passionate about digital and emerging media, with a keen interest in staying ahead of industry trends.</li>
<li>A quick learner, eager to acquire new skills and tools.</li>
<li>Proactive and resourceful, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1-2 years experience in media planning or media buying role, agency experience highly preferred</li>
<li>Working knowledge and experience with media-related research, planning, and buying tools.</li>
<li>Experience with media tools such as Nielsen, comScore, MRI, SQAD, SRDS, DoubleClick etc highly preferred</li>
<li>Experience working in Prisma highly preferred</li>
<li>Experience in digital media reporting/analysis, with strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">WPP Benefits </a>for more details.</p></div><div class="title">_</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$45,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$100,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  <a href="https://www.vml.com/" target="_blank">www.vml.com</a>, and follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vml_global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/vml_global?lang=en">X</a>.</span></span></p>
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