VML

Associate Media Director (Paid Social & Programmatic)

VML$75K — $180K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of paid digital media experience, preferably in an agency setting.
  • Proficient in digital tools and platforms, with expertise in Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and programmatic DSPs like DV360 and The Trade Desk.
  • Experience in executing paid media plans aligned with a broader strategy.
  • Strong ability to analyze data for audience segmentation.
  • Knowledge of paid media measurement and optimization techniques.
  • Experience in managing and mentoring direct reports.

Responsibilities

  • Plan media campaigns by translating client goals into actionable media KPIs and identifying relevant audiences.
  • Activate and optimize media channels, ensuring scalability and effective spend management.
  • Manage media operations by monitoring performance and approving media invoices to maintain campaign effectiveness.
  • Define and lead performance KPIs, collaborating with analytics to track objectives and lead media optimization meetings.
  • Communicate success metrics clearly and ensure alignment with client expectations.
  • Collaborate with Paid Media Strategists and Campaign Managers to achieve client objectives and integrate across agency services.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model, fostering creativity and collaboration with teams in-office four days a week on average.
  • Opportunities for skill enhancement and learning new tools through a supportive environment.
  • A comprehensive benefits package that aligns with well-being and work-life balance.
Full Job Description


About the Role

VML is seeking an Associate Media Director to oversee and deliver media campaigns for a large client. This role works alongside a team of performance media experts to ensure client goals are met by creating and overseeing campaigns across selected channels (Paid Social, Display, Video, Native, OTT & more)
What you'll do:
  • Plan | Understand client goals and business objectives to translate into achievable Media KPIs. Match a client's business objective with targetable and relevant audiences and advise what media channels will be most effective to reach these Audiences.
  • Activation | Deep understanding of how to activate in specific media channel(s); define channel segmentation within platforms in order to achieve the objectives that are set out by the media plan; identify, understand and define scalability to ensure spend can increase effectively within a channel(s).
  • Operations | Identify cross channel and in-platform optimization needs and implement changes to level set performance; identify efficiencies within client channels to be more effective with media operations; approve media invoices against media platform spends; monitor and manage digital platform spend and performance pacing; work closely with other Media Managers and perform campaign check ins and ensure that all required campaigns are live/paused/ended; follow required operations department processes.
  • Performance | Work with wider media team and team to define KPIs and objectives for each brand, product, and service; work with analytics to ensure tagging is in place to track identified objectives, KPIs, and goals; lead Media Optimization meetings.
  • Communicate | Clearly articulate what success would look like for the team and continuously assure that the work is inline with a client's needs.
  • Collaborate | Work closely with the Paid Media Strategists and Campaign Managers to deliver on client goals and objectives. Integrate with other service line within the agency (Analytics, Account Management, and Project Management)

Who you are:
  • A strong communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • A relationship builder, adept at fostering positive connections with outside vendors, clients, and internal teams.
  • A detail-oriented individual who can work effectively under pressure.
  • Passionate about digital and emerging media, with a keen interest in staying ahead of industry trends.
  • A quick learner, eager to acquire new skills and tools.
  • Proactive and resourceful, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

What you'll need:
  • 6+ years of paid digital media experience, agency experience highly preferred
  • Strong grasp of and ability to navigate digital tools and platforms, particularly in Meta, Linkedin, Pinterest, Tiktok (and other paid social tools) as well as Programmatic DSPs such as DV360, The Trade Desk (or other DSPs)
  • Experience in activating paid media plans that align to an overarching strategy.
  • Ability to utilize data to inform audience segmentation.
  • Understanding of paid media measurement and optimization
  • Experience managing/mentoring direct reports


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.

$75,000-$180,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

About VML

VML is a global marketing and advertising agency. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. VML provides a wide range of services including brand strategy, creative design, social media, and e-commerce. The company has worked with several high-profile clients including Ford, PepsiCo, and Wendy's. VML has won numerous awards for its innovative marketing campaigns and has been recognized as one of the top advertising agencies in the world.
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