Senior Media Manager (Print, OOH & Programmatic) Job at Hyperquake in Cincinnati

Company Description

Hyperquake is an independent creative strategy, branding, and experience design marketing agency founded in 1986. With locations in Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, and Brooklyn, Hyperquake specializes in strategic innovation, branded experiences, and scaling organizations for growth. We work with companies of all sizes—from small startups to global enterprises—to build ambitious brands and experiences that activate a vision.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Senior Media Manager (Print, OOH & Programmatic) located in Cincinnati, OH. This role is dedicated to a single, high-priority client, serving as a hands-on media partner to plan, execute, and optimize traditional and programmatic campaigns.

The role requires strong expertise in print, out-of-home, and programmatic media , with the ability to balance tactical execution and strategic input. This is a hands-on role—you’ll be the one shaping media plans, negotiating buys, ensuring flawless delivery, and optimizing for performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, buy, and optimize media across print, OOH, and programmatic channels.
• Build media plans that align with client objectives and brand strategy.
• Manage relationships with publishers, vendors, and programmatic partners.
• Collaborate with analytics to tie performance back to business results.
• Track budgets and ensure campaigns are delivered on time and within scope.
• Provide clear, actionable reporting to internal teams and clients.
• Stay current on media trends and bring forward innovative opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of media planning and buying experience across print, OOH, and programmatic.
• Proven ability to manage campaigns from planning through optimization.
• Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Comfortable presenting media plans and performance updates to clients.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred