Media Manager (Media Planning)

WPP

New York, NY

Full Time

Entry Level

45k-100k

5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Key Responsibilities

Manage general activities related to digital media planning, buying, execution, and performance evaluation of media campaigns.
Effectively manage the flow of client deliverables related to media plans across channels such as digital, OOH, video, paid social, and paid search.
Maintain control of advertising budgets.
Ensure the accurate execution of media plans and monitoring of buys.
Manage activities related to media planning.
Develop POVs/position papers on key client or industry issues as needed.
Maintain effective communication within and outside the agency to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and campaign needs are met.

Requirements

1-2 years experience in media planning or media buying role, agency experience highly preferred.
Working knowledge and experience with media-related research, planning, and buying tools.
Experience with media tools such as Nielsen, comScore, MRI, SQAD, SRDS, DoubleClick etc highly preferred.
Experience working in Prisma highly preferred.
Experience in digital media reporting/analysis, with strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with media tools such as Nielsen, comScore, MRI, SQAD, SRDS, DoubleClick etc highly preferred.
Experience working in Prisma highly preferred.

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified, but experience in media planning/buying is required.

Benefits & Perks

Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision).
Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution).
Variety of paid time off offerings that reflect investment in overall life balance and wellness.
Growth-oriented opportunities with training and development through VML and WPP.

Working at WPP

We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. We aim to embody behaviors that build an inclusive community, bringing positivity and active listening into the workplace while empowering creative bravery. We foster a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and continuous personal and professional development.

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