[Remote] Media Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Podean is a leading marketplace agency helping brands accelerate growth across various digital commerce platforms. They are seeking an experienced Media Manager to lead the management and optimization of marketplace campaigns, focusing on driving success for clients through strategic media planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical reasoning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to optimize campaigns and maximize performance
• Provide proactive coaching, task management, and timeline requirements to specialists, fostering growth and functional expertise
• Take ownership of performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback to support team development
• Client Communication: Engage in daily communication with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and success across campaigns. Be a key point of contact for clients, third-party vendors, and internal departments on all things marketplace media and paid search
• Develop Media Strategies: Develop and execute marketplace media strategies, including strategic roadmaps, and test plans. Translate client objectives into campaign strategies and tactics, unlocking value and efficiency in campaign execution
• Complex Project Management: Take on more intricate projects and manage high-profile client accounts
• Industry Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends and advertising best practices to enhance strategy development
• Media Planning & Execution: Build a strong understanding of media planning and campaign management, and independently manage campaign budgets
• Data Analysis & Research: Analyse campaign performance data and conduct research to deliver actionable insights & data-driven recommendations to clients. Apply analytical reasoning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to optimise campaigns and maximise performance
• Campaign Oversight: Oversee the execution of media campaigns to ensure they meet performance targets and client expectations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to support campaign success and foster a collaborative work environment

Skills

• 4+ years of paid search or media buying experience, ideally within an agency setting
• Strong client service and communication skills, with the ability to lead conversations, build relationships, and inspire confidence
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of delivering actionable insights and measurable results
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and chart creation; familiarity with macros is a plus)
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 💰 Competitive compensation - aligned to experience and market benchmarks
• 🌎 Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
• 🚀 Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
• 🏝️ 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
• 💬 Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
• 🏆 Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow

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