Senior Media Manager

At MMGY, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our client’s stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their view for the better. At MMGY we inspire people to go places.

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Media Manager in our Overland Park, KS office. This position is accountable for managing integrated media buys and planning needs across a portfolio of clients in the travel industry. MMGY media team members possess a strong curiosity to learn, are creative and collaborative thinkers to ensure delivery of new media solutions and must have a drive to deliver maximum and efficient value for our client’s media investments. Knowledge across digital, traditional, social and B2B channels is preferred. MMGY is looking for a team player with a strong work ethic and aptitude for learning more about data driven marketing. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Strategic Planning & Media Execution 

• Planning and buying across a mix of digital and traditional media channels 
• Working with the Senior Planning on how to leverage research tools to help identify media opportunities 
• Create and distribute all media RFPs, responsible for media negotiation, running kick off calls with media vendors and overseeing campaign launch 
• Ensure client KPIs are executed to client expectations 
• Accountable for negotiation and processing of media buys using various media buying software including paid social vendor platforms 
• Billing media accurately and on schedule according to client requirements 

Campaign Oversight 

• Oversee campaign ongoing assessment and lead optimizations of media to drive results
• Assist adops in reporting and raw data for accuracy against media buys 
• Work closely with media team to effectively manage campaigns 
• Assist with media insights in monthly reporting 

Team Collaboration 

• Attend vendor meetings to gain and maintain a thorough knowledge of media options, partner features and market opportunities. Ensure client objectives are being discussed with relevant vendors in an ongoing manner. 
• Participate in client presentations, selling and educating new ideas. 
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices regarding media planning, placement, tracking and reporting 
• Assist with training junior team members 

Key Experience & Skills Needed 

• Minimum 3 years media experience with buying knowledge across integrated media channels including digital, paid social and TV 
• Strong working knowledge of third-party tracking, experience in buying software a plus 

Full COVID 19 vaccination is required for all business travel. 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who are we? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 400 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that’s as diverse as the places we visit — welcoming candidates of all ages, genders and gender identities; ethnicities and religions; people of color; LGBTQIA+ people and their allies; working parents; veterans; and those with disabilities.

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