Who YOU Are
BEN is seeking a Senior Manager of Paid Media. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of paid media use across the major social networks and a demonstrated ability to grow paid media departments in a profitable manner (ideally in an agency setting), with numerous case studies exceeding goals and revenue targets is a plus. The Senior Manager should come with a wealth of knowledge of paid media and best practice implementations for conversion & awareness campaigns – from strategy to creative development and data management. The candidate should be highly organized and capable of developing and improving internal processes and workflow for the Paid Media Team and how it works with the other internal BEN Teams. This is highly collaborative team and the ideal candidate should be great at instilling motivation and unity amongst team members, and championing their direct reports.
This role will manage the team and be willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. Ongoing optimization is naturally expected, and the Manager will be expected to develop and drive implementation of strategies and best practices to deliver profitable results. Familiarity with data and analysis is required, as the Manager will analyze and adjust brand campaigns for optimal growth. The primary goal is to scale the existing team and maximize growth potential.
Who WE Are
BEN Group, Inc. connects global brands to consumers through the power of popular entertainment. From the world-leading product integration platform, to the global leader for rights clearances and representation (Greenlight), to the best in class Influencer channel optimization solutions (TubeBuddy), BEN Group helps elevate projects, amplify brands, and captivate audiences. Our team is global, with offices in Los Angeles (headquarters), New York, London, Shanghai, and Provo.
At BEN, we recognize that our employees are the key to the company’s success and work hard to maintain our incredible company culture. While BEN is a well-established organization and a recognized industry leader with a rich history of integration and licensing success stories, we have not abandoned our start-up mentality. BEN continually evolves branding strategies through artificial intelligence and predictive modeling to meet the unique needs of our clients. To that end, BEN is results-oriented, client-centric, and highly creative organization which offers candidates the opportunity to learn from the best and the brightest in this dynamic industry. BEN offers a competitive benefits package and promotes an environment which supports our core values of Passion, Accountability, Teamwork, Inclusion, Empowerment and Balance.
Responsibilities
- Develop full-funnel paid strategy, optimizing core and proven channels while consistently testing new channels and formats.
- Identify influencer content that will perform well in a paid social capacity, and take a leading role to negotiate, secure, and push content live that will support our brands
- Analyze and optimize campaign performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to scale and retain new and existing clients.
- Take ownership of department KPI targets, accepting accountability for existent goals and aiding in the development of future goals and projections that are based on a vision of growth
- Develop insights to inform future strategy based on historical BEN learnings and analytics
- Analyze and report on performance data, craft insights, and make recommendations to direct reports on a daily basis
- Establish and strengthen direct relationships with social media platform stakeholders (Facebook/Instagram, TikTok Pinterest, Snap, YouTube)
- Establish yourself and other team members as subject-matter-experts internally to evangelize and educate company departments on the Paid Media department mission
- Encourage creative testing across all platforms to gather learnings and provide hands-on support with campaign workload, in order to help the department facilitate growth demands
- Plan, develop, and implement comprehensive paid media strategies to increase brand performance with consistent consideration for scaling the accounts
- Develop and improve internal processes and workflow
- Be well versed in the entire paid campaign processes from start to finish, including researching, planning, execution, set up, tracking attribution, troubleshooting, and optimizing
- Develop new processes for operational efficiencies, inclusive of leveraging our own BEN AI technology for automation in program management and reporting
- Utilize analytics data to provide actionable insight into what is happening with campaigns and why it is happening – and to recommend courses of action to improve metrics
- Create Paid KPIs prior to campaigns and hold teams accountable to them
- Optimize and contribute to the betterment of a paid media workflow that is templatized, smooth and easy to execute
Qualifications & Skills
- 6+ years managing, developing, and optimizing paid social media campaigns and strategies
- 3+ years managing teams
- Strong leadership and management skills, proven success building a team and cultivating talent
- Experience managing performance-based paid social advertising campaigns and departments, ideally in an agency setting
- Experience planning, executing, and optimizing a paid media and advertising programs with budgets in tens/hundred millions, across multiple regions and publishers
- Analytical and strategic thinker comfortable with measuring campaign performance and finding areas of opportunity using existing data.
- Extremely detailed oriented and organized, able to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- A subject matter expertise of performance advertising, social, and metrics
- Excellent quantitative and data analysis skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit and vision for constant growth and innovation
- Willingness to produce results on your own, and demonstrate by doing, in order to help the department reach its goals and help team members progress
- Experienced in working with various attribution and marketing-mix models
BEN
Related jobs:
Job Description
MiLO Casting is seeking real families for an upcoming holiday resort campaign filming in the Caribbean. Selected families will travel together for a professional resort shoot, with production covering travel, accommodations, and food. The campaign is looking for genuine family connections and natural chemistry, with compensation based on the number of family members featured.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear together as a real family in a holiday resort campaign.
- Participate in lifestyle and vacation-themed scenes.
- Perform naturally together in front of the camera.
- Attend an in-person recall in Toronto if selected.
- Travel to the Caribbean and participate in 4–6 shoot days.
Requirements
- Must apply as a real family.
- All participating family members must be non-ACTRA.
- Must be available for the required recall, travel, and filming schedule.
- Represented talent should allow their agent to submit on their behalf.
Compensation
- $12,000–$20,000 per selected family, depending on the number of family members featured.
- Travel, accommodations, and food provided by production.
Job Description
On Location Casting is seeking an experienced male stand-in for the streaming service series “Untitled Rodeo Project” filming in Douglasville, Georgia. The production is looking for a Hispanic male who matches specific height and weight requirements, has previous stand-in experience, and can confidently take direction on a professional set.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a stand-in for the streaming series production.
- Assist the crew with lighting, camera setup, and scene preparation.
- Match required positioning and movements as directed.
- Follow instructions accurately from the production team.
Requirements
- Male, Hispanic.
- Height between 5’11” and 6’1″.
- Weight between 220–240 lbs.
- No facial hair preferred.
- Previous stand-in experience is required.
- Must be within a reasonable self-drive distance of Douglasville, Georgia.
Compensation
- $175 for 12 hours guaranteed.
- Overtime after 12 hours, if applicable.
Job Description
Casting Barrandov is seeking Japanese talent to participate in filming for the American drama series “BirdWatcher.” Selected participants will appear in the production during a full-day shoot and will also attend a scheduled costume fitting. Catering will be provided during filming.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in scenes for the American drama series “BirdWatcher.”
- Participate in a scheduled costume fitting before filming.
- Follow direction from the production team while on set.
- Remain available for the full production day.
Requirements
- Seeking Japanese talent.
- Must be available for the required filming schedule.
- Must attend one of the scheduled costume fitting sessions.
- Must be comfortable working on a professional television set.
- Must be available for a 12-hour filming day.
Compensation
- 4,000 CZK per filming day.
- Catering provided at no cost.
Job Description
Good Catch Casting is seeking tall male talent for an important role in an upcoming feature film directed by an Oscar-winning director and featuring A-list actors. The casting is open across the UK and EU, and performers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No previous acting experience is required for consideration.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in an important role in a major feature film production.
- Perform assigned on-camera scenes under professional direction.
- Follow instructions from the director and production team.
- Participate in required filming and production activities.
Requirements
- Male talent ages 25–60.
- Must be 6’3″ or taller.
- Open to all backgrounds.
- Applicants must be based in or able to work in the UK or EU.
Compensation
- Compensation details not specified.
Job Description
Vital Casting is seeking people from all walks of life and across the political spectrum to participate in a PBS civics project. Selected participants will join a candid, respectful conversation exploring major civic questions, including who should influence what children learn in school and whether federal officials and judges should face term or age limits. No political expertise is required.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in an on-camera conversation about civic issues.
- Share personal perspectives and opinions in your own words.
- Engage respectfully with participants who may hold different viewpoints.
- Respond naturally to questions and discussion topics.
Requirements
- Open to people from a variety of backgrounds and political perspectives.
- No political or policy expertise is required.
- Must be willing to openly share personal views.
- Comfortable participating in a respectful discussion with others.
- Comfortable appearing on camera for the PBS civics project.
Compensation
- Volunteer position.
Atlanta Production Crew for Talk Show
Job Description
An upcoming talk show production is seeking an experienced Atlanta-based production crew to support the development and execution of a professional studio production. This opportunity is ideal for established production professionals with multi-camera experience, their own equipment, and the ability to help design, build, and coordinate a polished talk show set.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the production of a professional talk show.
- Operate and manage multi-camera production workflows.
- Provide professional camera, lighting, audio, and production equipment.
- Assist with designing and building a professional talk show set.
- Coordinate production logistics and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with producers, talent, and other crew members.
- Help maintain an efficient and professional studio environment.
Requirements
- Must be based in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Proven talk show or studio production experience required.
- Experience with multi-camera productions.
- Must have professional camera, lighting, audio, and production equipment.
- Must have access to professional studio space in the Atlanta area.
- Ability to design, build, and coordinate a professional talk show set.
- Established production companies or experienced crews are preferred.
Compensation
- This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed.
Kids for Talent Agency Representation
Job Description
A Manchester-based talent agency is scouting new young talent across Northern England. The opportunity is open to brilliant, interesting, and authentic children with natural personalities, whether they are confident performers, great storytellers, naturally funny, or simply have something unique about them. No previous professional acting or modeling experience is required.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in potential acting, modeling, commercial, and entertainment opportunities.
- Bring a natural personality and authentic presence to auditions and bookings.
- Follow direction during professional casting and production opportunities.
- Work positively with casting teams, clients, photographers, and production crews.
- Develop professional experience through suitable talent opportunities.
Requirements
- Children ages 5 and older.
- Must be based in Northern England.
- No previous professional experience required.
- Natural performers and children with distinctive personalities are encouraged.
- Must be comfortable participating in auditions and potential professional bookings.
- Parent or guardian involvement is required for minors.
Compensation
- Compensation varies depending on individual bookings and opportunities.
Job Description
Liquid Talent is seeking male and female background talent for an upcoming non-union medical project filming in Richmond, Virginia. Selected talent will appear in nonspeaking background roles, potentially portraying lab technicians or scientists. The project is intended for non-broadcast event and web usage.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as nonspeaking background talent in a medical project.
- Potentially portray a lab technician or scientist.
- Perform natural background actions as directed.
- Follow instructions from the production team.
- Remain professional and available for a full filming day.
Requirements
- Male and female talent ages 25–45.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must be available for a full day of filming.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $250 per day, less applicable fees.
Cameraman / Videographer
Job Description
A production team in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced cameraman or videographer for upcoming shoots and events. This opportunity is ideal for a creative camera professional with strong technical skills, professional equipment, and experience producing high-quality photo and video content. Candidates should have open availability and be comfortable traveling for production assignments.
Job Responsibilities
- Capture professional-quality video and visual content for shoots and events.
- Operate professional camera equipment confidently and efficiently.
- Apply knowledge of lighting, camera angles, and visual composition.
- Assist with editing and post-production when required.
- Bring creative ideas and strong attention to detail to each assignment.
- Travel to production locations and events as needed.
- Collaborate professionally with talent, clients, and production teams.
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older.
- Experience in photography and/or videography.
- Must own professional camera equipment, including a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality video camera.
- Knowledge of lighting, camera angles, and editing.
- Strong creativity and attention to detail.
- Must be reliable, professional, and punctual.
- Open availability is required.
- Must be willing to travel for shoots and events.
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Compensation
- This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed.
Job Description
Blankspace is seeking a family to appear in an upcoming lifestyle video for a new home development in Manchester. The production is looking for a family consisting of two adults and at least one child who can interact naturally on camera and help create authentic family-focused scenes showcasing the property and lifestyle of the development.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear together as a family in a professional lifestyle video.
- Participate in natural family-focused scenes within the home development.
- Interact comfortably and authentically on camera.
- Help showcase the property through realistic everyday lifestyle moments.
Requirements
- Family must include two adults and at least one child.
- Must be comfortable appearing together on camera.
- Able to interact naturally in lifestyle-focused scenes.
- Must be available for one day of filming in Manchester.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity.
Job Description
Blankspace is seeking one male and one female model to portray a couple in an upcoming lifestyle video for a new home development in Manchester. Selected talent will appear together in natural, lifestyle-focused scenes designed to showcase the property and its surroundings. This is a paid, one-day filming opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a couple in a professional lifestyle video.
- Perform naturally together in residential and lifestyle-focused scenes.
- Follow creative direction from the production team.
- Help showcase the new home development through authentic on-camera interactions.
Requirements
- One male model and one female model required.
- Must be comfortable portraying a couple on camera.
- Confident and natural in front of the camera.
- Must be available for one day of filming in Manchester.
- Professional modeling or on-camera experience is preferred.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity.
Job Description
A male model is needed for an upcoming paid fashion lookbook shoot in London. The production is seeking talent who fits the preferred measurements and can confidently showcase fashion looks in front of the camera. Some flexibility may be considered for the right model, making this a strong opportunity for experienced fashion and editorial talent.
Job Responsibilities
- Model fashion looks for a professional lookbook shoot.
- Pose confidently and naturally in front of the camera.
- Showcase garments effectively throughout the production.
- Follow creative direction from the photographer and production team.
Requirements
- Male model.
- Height: 6’0″–6’2″.
- Chest: approximately 38″.
- Waist: 30″–32″.
- Shoe size: 10–11.
- Must be able to work in London.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity.
