Media Manager, Planning Job at Bully Pulpit International in Chicago

Bully Pulpit International $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and between and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people. The Impact You Will Make In this position as Media Manager, you will support the execution and management of paid media campaigns across numerous clients on the Paid Media team. The ideal contract candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is capable of working independently, while navigating multiple projects. Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000 Expectation to work from one of our offices (DC, NYC, SF, CHI, LA) at least 3 days a week What the Day‑to‑Day Looks Like Develop paid media plans that align with client/campaign objectives and work closely with client leads to ensure media delivers on the agreed strategies and approach Lead on campaign implementation/management in regards to buying, negotiating, implementation, optimization, and analysis Conduct media, industry or company research to allow the agency to develop innovative and strategic advertising and marketing plans Foster good working relationships across all internal teams to facilitate flawless execution of media plans Integrate processes to streamline communication and implementation of media plans Manage vendor communications, requests for proposals (RFPs) and negotiate items such as rates, terms and conditions, and added value Use internal data sources as well as past performance to develop insights and strategy for future efforts Work with internal analytics team to gauge media performance and KPI's to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met What You Bring 4 years relevant work experience in digital media strategy and planning Experience running campaigns for political, public affairs, and/or corporate clients Enthusiasm for Democratic and progressive politics, and excitement to work with our non‑profit and corporate clients Analytical thinking skills, with knowledge of media consumption tools like Comscore, and business intelligence dashboard software such as Google Analytics, Datorama or Tableau Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills Strong organization skills and attention to detail A readiness to work independently, grow quickly, learn new skills, think big, and get the job done Benefits BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents . BPI's benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! #J-18808-Ljbffr