Media Specialist, Paid Social & Programmatic

Position Purpose:

The Media Specialist coordinates and supports implementation of omni-channel media campaigns and tactics including supporting the execution and optimization of in-house digital media components of those campaigns. Responsibilities include implementation of campaign objectives, strategies and tactics, including trafficking of campaigns and reporting; and stewardship of media plans in conjunction with marketing goals. Position supports both channel and campaign activations and reporting. Provides input toward and execution support for paid Test & Learn agenda. Key contributor to program tracking and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• 45% Campaign Management - Manage some components of digital media campaigns directly, including bidding, targeting, ad creation, analysis and reporting, etc. Support test & learn agendas

• 40% Paid Media Management - Support omni-channel paid media planning, buying and reporting for all programs and campaigns

• 15% Stakeholder Management - Organizational Alignment/Relationships; Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including media and platform partners, agencies, etc. Document an utilize best practices

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position typically reports to Manager or Senior Manager, Paid Media

• This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

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:

• Previous experience working with large established digital properties and platforms (Facebook, YouTube, etc.) and experience with newer or niche properties a major plus

• 1+ years of experience actively managing and implementing large Paid Digital budgets at an agency and/or large retailer

• Previous experience with retail websites and analytics

• Solid understanding of technical pieces of digital marketing such as website analytics, audiences, data feeds, tracking codes, etc.

• Presentation and writing skills

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:

• 1

Competencies:

• Action Oriented

• Collaborates

• Drives Engagement

• Customer Focus

• Drives Results

• Manages Conflict

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.