Role Description
The Sr Manager, Media Strategy works on some of Monks' most important and valuable client relationships, driving day-to-day planning, insights and client service. The team you'll support demonstrates expertise in:
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World-class ability to build client and platform relationships
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An exceptional track record of managing and growing accounts
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Fearless ability to tell data-driven stories and extract key insights
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Building and presenting high-impact presentations to senior-level clients
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Full-funnel understanding of the media landscape across Social, Search, Programmatic/Digital Investment, Holistic Video, OOH, and Direct Partnerships.
Responsibilities:
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Manage cross-channel campaign planning efforts and partner closely with key stakeholders to deliver holistic, full-funnel recommendations.
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Manage campaign logistics to ensure flawless execution.
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Own daily and weekly client interaction: facilitate client calls and meetings, handle one-off requests and share campaign performance details.
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Be the internal champion for your client's goals, coordinating closely with Activation, Investment and Data & Measurement teams on optimizations and performance.
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Analyze data, craft insights and make recommendations internally and externally.
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Use AI-enabled tools to accelerate research, audience insights, plan building and reporting.
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Brainstorm and implement new ways to optimize client and business workflows.
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Understand the full spectrum of services Monks offers and help grow new and existing engagements in a thoughtful, consultative way.
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Package learnings into case studies, best practices and client-facing POVs with cross-functional teams.
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Contribute to the culture of the Media Strategy department and the agency by being curious, thoughtful and fearless.
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in media planning, digital media or client service, ideally within complex organizational structures.
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B2B or lead generation experience is required.
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A self-starter who manages multiple projects at once with very high standards for your work.
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Experienced with syndicated media planning tools (e.g., MediaOcean Prisma, Comscore, GWI, Nielsen) to build audience-driven plans.
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Comfortable with data analysis and eager to adopt AI-enabled ways of working.
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Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
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Desire to grow as a leader and mentor to colleagues.
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Not afraid to defect from the status quo in order to make our clients and company more successful.
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BA or equivalent with emphasis on marketing, advertising, or business.
Benefits
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Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays.
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401k with company contribution.
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Paid parental leave.
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Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being.
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Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
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A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
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Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.