Media Manager

Posted:
10/29/2024, 4:01:44 AM

Location(s):
Kansas City, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Who we are looking for: 

VML is seeking a Media Manager to be responsible for managing general activities related to digital media planning, buying, executing and evaluating the performance of media campaigns. This individual will effectively manage the flow of client deliverables related to digital media across channels.

What you’ll do: 

  • Maintaining control of the advertising budget, ensuring execution of media plans and monitoring buys. 
  • Maintain activities related to media planning and may be asked to develop POVs/position papers on key client or industry issues. 
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders both internally and externally (i.e. media vendors) to ensure accuracy and timeliness and that all campaign needs are met
  • Work cross functionally with media planning teams, performance media teams (programmatic, paid social, paid search), account management, and project management

Who you are:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to maintain good relationships with outside vendors and clients as well as within the agency
  • Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail
  • A passion for and interest in digital and emerging media
  • Ability to learn new skills and tools quickly

What you’ll need: 

  • 1-3 years experience within digital media planning, buying, and ad serving. Agency experience preferred 
  • Experience with digital media reporting
  • Knowledge and experience with media-related research, planning and buying tools.
  • Certifications a plus

 

What we offer: 

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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 WPP Benefits for more details.
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$45,000$90,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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