Lead media strategy and planning across US and Canadian markets
Develop and rationalize media plans across digital and traditional channels with media agency teams
Establish measurement KPIs and performance forecasts with the agency
Coordinate campaign setup, launch timelines, creative asset delivery, and trafficking requirements
Monitor campaign delivery and pacing to ensure media investments activate as intended
Serve as day-to-day contact for agency partners on campaign execution and status updates
Support campaign changes, adjustments, and optimization throughout the campaign lifecycle
Collect post-campaign results, key learnings, and optimization opportunities
Coordinate interactions between internal marketing teams and agency partners
Prepare materials for planning meetings, status calls, and campaign reviews; track action items
Communicate campaign updates, timelines, and performance results to stakeholders
Escalate risks, delays, or execution issues to leadership
Support collaboration with brand, creative, analytics, and finance teams
Lead preparation of Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) data and data-cleaning processes
Lead global rollout of the planning tool, including feature development, adoption, governance, and best-practice usage
Report to the Global Head of Media, Content and Digital Transformation
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field
6 years of experience in media planning, media buying, campaign management, or advertising
Understanding of US and Canadian media landscapes, trends, and audience diversity
Strong media agency experience and expertise in multi-channel campaign execution
Advertiser-side experience is a strong advantage
Advanced expertise in digital media strategies, media measurement, and data management
Strong analytical skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and execution capabilities
Ability to analyze performance data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience in beauty, beverage, automotive, or other premium consumer industries is preferred
Not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in media strategy and planning across digital and traditional channels, with a strong focus on campaign management, performance measurement, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in data management and analysis to optimize media investments and drive actionable insights.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Media Planning
Campaign Management
Digital Media Strategies
Analytical Skills
Project Management
Hard Skills
Media Buying
Media Measurement
Data Management
Marketing Mix Modeling
Campaign OptimizationKPI Establishment
Performance Analysis
Multi-Channel Campaign Execution
Creative Asset Delivery
Trafficking Requirements
Soft Skills
Effective Communication
Stakeholder Management
Organizational Skills
Detail-Oriented
Follow-Through
Industry Keywords
US Media Landscape
Canadian Media Landscape
Audience Diversity
Premium Consumer Industries
Advertising
Tools & Technologies
Excel
PowerPoint
Planning Tool
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Media Planning Manager
Jobtailor · Arlington, VA, USA ·
- Job type:
- Full Time