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Manager, Digital Partnerships

IPG Mediabrands

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
80k-80k
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Manager, Digital Partnerships at IPG Mediabrands is responsible for leading a team that develops and executes digital media plans from inception to completion. The role involves overseeing deliverables, ensuring work meets specifications, managing teamwork and resource allocation, and exploring non-traditional partnership opportunities to maximize communication across owned and earned media platforms. IPG Mediabrands is a global media and marketing solutions division managing over $47 billion in marketing investments, serving a diverse portfolio of iconic brands across multiple sectors with a workforce of more than 18,000 professionals in over 130 countries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate with clients on marketplace intelligence, negotiation, and partnership needs, aligning with client KPIs
  • Maintain daily client contact, manage requests, and foster relationships with media partners
  • Present plan recommendations, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams
  • Act as a key liaison, mentor associates, and ensure high-quality work standards
  • Lead strategic media planning, participate in KPI and RFP development
  • Manage partner negotiations, oversee budget and billing, and maintain campaign oversight
  • Provide guidance on reports and presentations, manage Analytics and Ad Ops relationship
  • Secure competitive marketplace pricing, foster strong media partner relationships, and apply knowledge of MAGNA's investment strategies

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of media tools as well as syndicated tools
  • Demonstrated ability to develop integrated marketing communication plans encompassing traditional and non-traditional media strategies
  • Ability to delegate and oversee Associates and Negotiators workload
  • Experience with campaign management/ad serving technology: Double Click DART, Atlas DMT, Media Mind
  • Experience across a variety of media channels
  • 4+ years of experience in digital media planning
  • Ability to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing

Nice to Have

  • Working knowledge of third-party Internet marketing research: comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView, @Plan, NetRatings, and others

Qualifications

  • Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degree

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plans
  • Flex spending
  • Life insurance
  • Disability
  • Employee discount program
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Paid family benefits
  • Discretionary time off days
  • Company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days
  • Competitive salary and eligibility for annual discretionary incentive awards

Working at IPG Mediabrands

At IPG Mediabrands, there is a strong commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. The company values diversity, encourages applications from individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives, and emphasizes shared values and behaviors that promote pride in responsibility to clients, communities, and colleagues.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 13, 2025
Job CategoryMedia Planning
Salary80k-80k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About IPG Mediabrands

Website

ipgmediabrands.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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