Our client has a full-time opening for a Sr. Media Manager with seven or more years of media planning & buying experience to join our growing media department. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong strategic thinking and the ability to convey strategies to clients and provide day-to-day oversight on media planning and buying activities. This role will drive strategies forward and oversee campaign performance and management for assigned clients. They will work closely with the Media Strategists and Media Coordinators by providing direction for the execution and maintenance of campaigns. The Sr. Media Manager will liaise directly with national clients and help oversee the management of media campaigns.
The company is a marketing and communications agency headquartered in Edmonton with employees in Calgary and Toronto. They leverage their multi-industry expertise on behalf of clients and all 37 incredible people who are building their careers there. They see the potential in every person, organization and community — and channel their collective talents to help each one shine. They are proud of the creative and collaborative culture they’ve built, and with every hire, they get a little stronger and a lot more fun.
This position will report directly to the Media Directors, which manage diverse account groups with different needs. If chosen, you will be joining at a time of steady growth and stability, to a very people-centric environment where every individual’s growth is taken seriously by the leadership.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience developing integrated media plans.
- A passion for finding innovative and creative media solutions for clients.
- Presentation experience and the ability to explain strategic recommendations through data, research and understanding of clients’ goals and measures of success.
- Experience building client and partner relationships.
- Experience negotiating media placements and costs with vendor partners.
- The ability to assess and evaluate media opportunities and trends related to clients’ objectives.
- Demonstrated familiarity with Google Ads (including search, display and YouTube), social platforms (including Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest), Google Analytics and other digital media.
- Experience reporting and measuring the success of media campaigns.
- Experience working with various clients and annual budgets ranging in size from five to seven figures.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and training junior team members.
- Knowledge of traditional media research tools and media tools.
Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience working for or with any of the following organizations:
- Retailers
- Public sector or not-for-profit organizations in health, wellness, mental health, economic development and innovation
- Major national brands
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive base salary
- Health and dental benefits
- Additional benefits depending on the candidates location
- 3 weeks paid vacation + business closure between Christmas and New Year + 3 half Fridays per year
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