Media Manager (Media Planning)

VMLY&R (Inactive)

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Advertising, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business-to-Business (B2B), Campaigns, Communication Skills, Consulting, Consumer Branding, Content Providers, Customer Experience, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Dell Computers, Detail Oriented, Digital Media, DoubleClick, Enterprise Marketing, Fast Food, Industry/Trade Analysis, International Marketing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Marketing, Media Buying and Planning, Media Campaigns, Media Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Newsletter, Nielsen Research, Online Marketing, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Position Papers, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media, Team Player, VML (Vector Markup Language), comScore
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

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Media Manager (Media Planning)

Brand: VML

Capability: Connections

Location: New York, NY, United States

Last Updated: ${ new Date('2026-07-02T12:36:02-04:00').toLocaleDateString() }

Requisition ID: 17073

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

What We Are Looking For

At VML, we believe in creating connected brands that resonate deeply with people's lives and drive tangible value for our clients. We are seeking a Media Manager to support media planning and buying efforts who shares our passion for reimagining the consumer experience through creativity, technology, and culture. This role is for someone who thrives on innovation, embraces challenges, and is committed to making an impact. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of digital media and a desire to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

Who You Are

  • A strong communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • A relationship builder, adept at fostering positive connections with outside vendors, clients, and internal teams.
  • A detail-oriented individual who can work effectively under pressure.
  • Passionate about digital and emerging media, with a keen interest in staying ahead of industry trends.
  • A quick learner, eager to acquire new skills and tools.
  • Proactive and resourceful, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

What You'll Need

  • 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.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$45,000-$100,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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