Media Supervisor, Buying

Situation, a full-service agency building passionate communities for live experience-based clients like WICKED on Broadway and The Metropolitan Opera, seeks a Media Supervisor, Buying to play a crucial role in the execution and management of paid media campaigns across Situation’s client portfolio. This role will report to the Media Group Director, Buying and will be responsible for managing and optimizing paid media campaigns across primary self-service platforms for Situation’s largest clients. The selected candidate will demonstrate omnichannel campaign management experience, as well as a passion for managing and mentoring media talent through hands‑on skills training and an in‑depth understanding of the media landscape.

What You’ll Do
This role will be responsible for actively collaborating with the wider Media and Client Services teams, playing a crucial role in the execution of paid media campaigns across both social and digital self-service platforms, as well as the following day‑to‑day responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with internal teams to execute successful media campaigns - teams may include Media Planning, Search, Analytics, Creative and Client Services

Setup and QA digital and social campaigns across multiple platforms, including but not limited to: Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Performance Max, The Trade Desk etc.

Monitor campaign budgets through weekly pacing to ensure delivery and accuracy. Make recommendations to reallocate funds when appropriate

Troubleshoot platform issues as they arise, including creative rejections, tag implementation, targeting scale etc. Present solutions to the wider team when required

Regularly analyze campaign performance and make optimizations based on KPI benchmarks and client goals

Assist with reporting by providing detailed campaign analysis, insights and performance KPIs

Lead relationships with all necessary media vendors, agency partners etc.

QA DOMO integrations through weekly pacing within Approved Media Plans (AMPs) and assist with troubleshooting discrepancies as they arise

Stay on top of industry trends and beta‑testing opportunities in order to make recommendations for testing within key media platforms when appropriate. Lead internal discussions around platform exploration and make recommendations for innovation

Identify training needs within assigned team members and meet quarterly to evaluate progress with both team members and the Group Director, Media Buying

Meet regularly (weekly) with assigned direct reports to discuss action items, challenges, wins and anything else top of mind

Collaborate with the wider Media Team to develop thought leadership material, new business collateral etc. as needed

Collaborate with leadership to improve media processes as needed

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in‑office four days per week.

At least 5 years of agency and/or related media experience

Experience implementing paid media campaigns across various primary social and digital / programmatic channels (Google, Meta, TikTok, The Trade Desk etc.)

At least 2-3 years of relevant management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)

Retirement plan with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays

Paid family leave

Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit

Wellness resources

Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company
We are Situation, a full-service agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with live experience‑based brands like WICKED on Broadway, MJ on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, and Cirque du Soleil.

Situation is part of Situation Group, a digital‑first collective of award‑winning advertising agencies.

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