Associate Media Manager

Job description

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing can shape your view of the world like travel. So, every day we share our clients' stories from our perspective to inspire people to see the world differently. Our personalized service, strategy and creativity connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places to change their view for the better.

MMGY Global has an immediate position available for an Associate Media Manager in our Overland Park office. This is a full-time position responsible for managing integrated media campaigns across a portfolio of travel accounts. MMGY media team members possess a strong curiosity to learn and are creative and collaborative thinkers to ensure delivery of new media solutions. Knowledge across digital, traditional, social and B2B channels is preferred. MMGY is looking for a collaborative, team player with a strong work ethic and aptitude for learning more about data driven marketing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Media Negotiation & Buying

• Facilitation and negotiation of integrated media including digital, social and traditional media
• Work with media planning team to create and own distribution of media RFPs
• Negotiate and confirm media placement details to align with client goals
• Relationship management with channel and vendor reps
• Purchasing of all integrated media
• Processing media by deadlines using various media buying software including paid social vendor platforms
• Ensure client funds are spent as agreed upon in contracts and media plans
• Ensure client deliverables are completed and executed to client expectations
• Ongoing analysis and optimization of media placements to drive results exceeding KPIs
• Working closely with media team to effectively manage live campaigns and ensure everything launches on time
• Providing in-depth insights for client facing reporting
• Ongoing optimization and communication to clients and internal teams for continued learnings
• Checking data for accuracy against media buys and strategy

Team Collaboration

• Attending vendor meetings to gain and maintain a thorough knowledge of media options, partner features and market opportunities. Ensure client objectives are being discussed with relevant vendors in an ongoing manner.
• Staying informed of industry trends and best practices with regard to media planning, placement, tracking and reporting
• Establishing professional and productive relationships within agency, media team and vendors

Experience Requirements:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in media campaign management and buying or relevant roles
• Strong working knowledge of measurement and third-party tracking tools
• Experience with social platforms and media buying software

Skills Needed:

• Attention to detail and the ability to work in a team and collaborate with others.
• Proactive, self-motivated, deals well with ambiguity, strong time management, attention to detail, and excellent written and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all business travel.

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OUR VALUES MISSION

Our company will help to create a connected, inclusive, and peaceful world by promoting travel as a cultural bridge of understanding. We will empower our staff and the travel industry at large to create economic opportunity, community pride, and personal fulfillment rooted in the industries of travel, hospitality, and entertainment.