Media Manager (Remote)

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At SimpsonScarborough we spend our days building brands that endure inspire and elevate the all-important work of colleges and universities in shaping our future. Recognized as a leader in the higher education marketing industry we are a fully remote team of approximately 70 employees working coast to coast.

Werelooking for aMediaManagerto lead integrated media strategy and execution across client engagements. This role is ideal for a media professional ready to step into greater ownership: someone who can think strategically remain close to execution and confidently guide campaigns from planning through optimization and reporting.

Reporting to theDirector Media the MediaManagerpartners closely with strategy creative analytics and account teams to ensure media recommendations are thoughtful well-executed and delivering measurable impact.

WhatYoullDo

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.

WhatWereLooking For

46 years of experience in media strategy planning buying and/or activation with hands-on involvement in integrated campaigns

Provenabilitytostrategically 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 managercampaign 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

Bachelors degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Salary Benefits&Perks

Salary starts at$85000and will becommensuratewith experience

Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health dental and vision coverage401(k) with employer contribution employer-paid lifeinsuranceand short-term disability

Flexible time off (FTO)withadditionaltime-offoptions including sickvolunteer &bereavement leavepaid parental leave a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter

Monthlylifestylestipendto supplementyourroutinewellnesscostslike streamingsubscriptionsgym or phone/internet costs.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At SimpsonScarborough we believe diversity equity inclusion and belonging are central to our core values and critical to our long-term success. This work requires consistency intentionality vulnerability and accountability. Through our efforts we strive to make meaningfulimpactin our work our workplace and our industry.

SimpsonScarborough is an equal opportunity employer. We have a strict anti-harassment policy and a zero-tolerance non-discrimination policy. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of nationality race religion gender identity veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Questions

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Required Experience:

Manager

WhatYoullDo

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.

WhatWereLooking For

46 years of experience in media strategy planning buying and/or activation with hands-on involvement in integrated campaigns

Provenabilitytostrategically 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 managercampaign 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

Bachelors degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Salary Benefits&Perks

Salary starts at$85000and will becommensuratewith experience

Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health dental and vision coverage401(k) with employer contribution employer-paid lifeinsuranceand short-term disability

Flexible time off (FTO)withadditionaltime-offoptions including sickvolunteer &bereavement leavepaid parental leave a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter