Position Purpose:

The Associate Media Manager is responsible for supporting the planning of channel campaigns and executing and optimizing in-house addressable channel components of those campaigns. Responsibilities include implementation of campaigns and their objectives, strategies and tactics; and stewardship of channel plans in conjunction with marketing goals. Position oversees management of campaign activations and supports the reporting process.

Key Responsibilities:

45% Campaign Management - Manage some components of addressable channel campaigns directly, implementing larger strategy into each plan, including bidding, targeting, channel unit/ad creation, etc. with autonomy; Help to develop and support test & learn agendas; Track and ensure channel performance standards are met or exceeded40% Channel Management - Support omni-channel planning, buying/activating and reporting for all programs and campaigns with autonomy, ensuring larger strategy is implemented as part of each program and/or campaign; Involved in agency and partner management and integration into workflows15% Organizational Alignment - Build relationships and handle communications and feedback loops with key internal and external stakeholders, including channel and platform partners, agencies, etc; Ensure best practices are utilized/shared; Act as an informal leader and mentor within the channel organization

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This position typically reports to Manager or Media/Sr. Manager of MediaThis position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

No travel required.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of experience actively implementing and managing search engine marketing campaigns at an agency and/or large retailerPrevious experience working with large established digital properties such as Google and Bing.Experience in Google to include at least 3+ years of activation, management of campaign performance from start-to-finish, and readout of performance to internal or external audiencesPrevious experience in 3rd-party bidding and management software such as Search Ads 360, Skai, or any other bid management softwareSolid understanding of technical pieces of digital marketing such as audiences, data feeds, tracking codes, etc.Experience in Google Shopping a plusPrevious experience with retail websites and analytics a plusPresentation and writing skillsComfort in relaying technical pieces of information in a group setting

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Competencies:

Action OrientedCollaboratesDrives EngagementCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDrives ResultsManages Conflict