What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Media Manager position at VML?
Who We Are: 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. What We’re Looking For: VML is seeking a Senior Media Manager to manage a large media accounts, ensuring timely and high-quality digital media deliverables that meet client expectations. This individual will organize and prioritize digital media workflows, leveraging their expertise across various media channels, with a focus on digital and emerging platforms. Strong relationship-building and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration both internally and externally, and the candidate will also serve as a mentor, guiding team members in the media buying and planning process. What You’ll Do: Organize, prioritize, and manage workflow related to digital media planning, buying, execution, and campaign performance evaluation. Oversee the advertising budget, ensuring proper execution of media plans and monitoring buys. Execute direct media buys with partners, negotiating rates and securing premium placements. Collaborate with a cross-functional team, including creative, strategy, and analytics, to deliver integrated campaigns. Who You Are: Passionate about digital and emerging media with a strong understanding of the digital advertising industry's infrastructure systems. A strong communicator and analytical thinker. Proficient in using third-party ad serving tools (e.g., DART) and media research tools (e.g., MRI, Nielsen, comScore). Experienced in advanced digital media reporting and analytics. Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with outside vendors and clients. Exceptional in verbal, written, and presenting skills. Adaptable and able to work well under pressure with attention to detail. What You’ll Need: Experience in digital media strategy and planning & buying Familiarity with media tools such as Nielsen, MRI, DCM, Prisma, Meta Ads Manager, Linkedin Ads Manager Advanced 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._$60,000—$140,000 USDAt VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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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. What We’re Looking For: VML is seeking a Senior Media Manager to manage a large media accounts, ensuring timely and high-quality digital media deliverables that meet client expectations. This individual will organize and prioritize digital media workflows, leveraging their expertise across various media channels, with a focus on digital and emerging platforms. Strong relationship-building and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration both internally and externally, and the candidate will also serve as a mentor, guiding team members in the media buying and planning process. What You’ll Do: Organize, prioritize, and manage workflow related to digital media planning, buying, execution, and campaign performance evaluation. Oversee the advertising budget, ensuring proper execution of media plans and monitoring buys. Execute direct media buys with partners, negotiating rates and securing premium placements. Collaborate with a cross-functional team, including creative, strategy, and analytics, to deliver integrated campaigns. Who You Are: Passionate about digital and emerging media with a strong understanding of the digital advertising industry's infrastructure systems. A strong communicator and analytical thinker. Proficient in using third-party ad serving tools (e.g., DART) and media research tools (e.g., MRI, Nielsen, comScore). Experienced in advanced digital media reporting and analytics. Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with outside vendors and clients. Exceptional in verbal, written, and presenting skills. Adaptable and able to work well under pressure with attention to detail. What You’ll Need: Experience in digital media strategy and planning & buying Familiarity with media tools such as Nielsen, MRI, DCM, Prisma, Meta Ads Manager, Linkedin Ads Manager Advanced 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._$60,000—$140,000 USDAt VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Salary : $140,000
