VaynerX is hiring: Senior Media Analyst (SEM) in New York

Senior Media Analyst (SEM)

Company: VaynerX

Location: New York, NY (2–4 days per week in the NYC office)

Senior Analyst drives digital media campaign success from strategy to execution. This hybrid role blends planning and hands‑on buying, requiring expertise in developing and implementing innovative SEM strategies, leading a team, and delivering exceptional client results.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the full campaign lifecycle, from initial strategy and client consultation on media approaches, platform nuances, and ad operations (to maximize ROI) to hands‑on buying, budget management, and ongoing performance optimization.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive, data‑driven media strategies that encompass planning, execution, and optimization across digital platforms to achieve client goals.
• Oversee media plan execution, proactively identifying opportunities to improve campaign performance, troubleshooting issues, and managing ad‑technology vendors.
• Create deliverables such as quarterly decks and performance recaps, monitor campaign performance to derive insights and implement data‑backed optimizations.
• Provide excellent client service, including proactive communication, strategic guidance, and cultivation of strong client relationships.
• Lead and mentor 1–2 Media Analysts, fostering growth, a collaborative culture, and high‑quality work.
• Oversee team performance, deliverables, and workflows, implementing process improvements and optimizing structures to maximize output.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Insights & Strategy, Creative, Project Management, Analytics) to develop omnichannel media strategies.
• Contribute to agency growth by identifying opportunities to offer additional services to existing clients and introducing new clients.
• Maintain relationships with media vendors and develop platform, publisher, and brand partnerships.

What You’ve Got:

• 2–3+ years of media agency experience managing and executing across digital platforms.
• Experience buying and planning across multiple digital media channels with depth in Paid Search (Google, Bing, Amazon).
• Fluency with analytics, attribution, and measurement systems (e.g., Google Analytics, MOAT/IAS/DoubleVerify).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and recommend effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, V‑Lookups, macros) and ability to work in‑platform.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, and distill actionable insights.
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback, advocate for the team, and deliver kind candor.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a collaborative, empathetic, and proactive approach, building strong working relationships and fostering a positive team environment.
• Exhibits a drive for continuous learning, improvement, and innovation, readily adapting to new technologies, industry trends, and evolving client needs.
• Possesses the ability to solve problems creatively and work effectively across teams, demonstrating strong communication, diplomacy, and conflict‑resolution skills.

Benefits:

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Employer‑sponsored 401(k) with match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Caregiver (Parental) Leave.
• Health and Wellness benefits.

Base Salary: $65,000 — $75,000 USD

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!