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Job Summary

The Manager, Media contributes to delivering an impactful omni-channel media strategy to support short-term promotional sales and long-term brand growth for Papa Johns. The ideal candidate will bring thought leadership to the planning process while also managing accuracy and shared communication among partners within the marketing organization and field. The candidate will track and report on national media spending while actively communicating with the field marketing team on national media plans. The candidate will help manage the relationships with external media agencies. This role manages the execution of Papa Johns advertising media strategy, ensuring the company is receiving the greatest return on its advertising investments.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

Support the Sr. Director, Media & Measurement and partner with the national media agency in developing communications plans (inclusive of owned, shared, and earned media) and omni-channel paid media strategies

Partner with Director, Marketing/AdTech & Ops and Manager, Media & Data Analytics on consumer segmentation and media attribution

Track national media spending: identify and resolve budget discrepancies with the national media agency; manage and process media invoices; regularly communicate budget status and issues

Track media activity by preparing regular summary reports; coordinate communications with media vendors; coordinate and participate in meetings; review proposals and provide POVs

Coordinate communication of the national media plan to the field (Regional Marketing Directors and Local Agencies), including marketing assets, creative rotation, national media calendar, national media plan, and monthly Linear TV buy summaries

Manage and communicate competitive reporting from national agency

Coordinate and monitor media auditing of national Linear TV buys and digital media governance in partnership with a third party media auditing company; develop and execute actions to resolve issues identified through audits

Send and manage assets for sponsorships and added value, coordinate approval with Papa Johns Brand and Legal teams

Education, Experience & Certifications

5+ years of experience in media planning and buying or related role required

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field  

Functional Skills

Programmatic advertising planning and buying experience

Audience segmentation experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Media flowchart management software experience

Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence

Planning & prioritization: highest impact, highest value

Financial & business acumen

Communicates effectively and candidly

Problem solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions

Process improvement: strive to continually improve

Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise

Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders 

Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Our Values

EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and TeamworkDO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and CommunityPEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member FocusINNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead ChangeHAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs firstRESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectivesINNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing businessSTRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinkingCOLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

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