Media Mogul
Location: Hybrid - Chicago preferred or New York
About the Role:
Media Mogul is seeking a
Media Operations Manager
to join our growing team. This role is hybrid, with Chicago as the preferred location.
As a Media Operations Manager, you will work directly on the strategy, day-to-day execution, and ongoing management of client media campaigns across a variety of industries. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for building, trafficking, monitoring, and optimizing campaigns to ensure performance goals are met.
You’ll also provide clients with ongoing support and insights, helping them understand results and best practices across media channels. In addition, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Analytics & Product, Business Development, Media Operations, and Finance to ensure smooth campaign delivery and high-quality client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Build, traffic, and manage campaigns across social and programmatic (Google platforms is a plus)
Identify and recommend relevant media opportunities for current clients within budget, as well as potential upsell opportunities
Manage day-to-day communication with clients and vendors, including real-time reporting, campaign recommendations, execution, and reconciliation of media plans
Oversee real-time campaign management, optimization, and cross-channel reporting (digital and traditional)
Provide ongoing performance reporting, insights, and measurement across marketing channels
Maintain key performance metrics while ensuring accuracy in reporting and recommendations
Maximize campaign budgets through efficient vendor negotiations and strong stewardship
Train and onboard new account coordinators on media platforms
Mentor junior team members in applying best practices and identifying process improvements
Support the implementation and adoption of media management tools and software
Collaborate with internal teams (Data Science, Business Development, Media Operations) to ensure seamless campaign delivery
Gain and apply fluency in traditional media planning and buying to support fully integrated media strategies
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Who You Are:
Experience, Education & Certification:
2–3 years in digital/traditional media or agency account management
Bachelor’s degree Marketing or related field required
Certifications such as TTD, Meta Blueprint and Google Ads is a plus
Leadership & Strategic Thinking:
A self-starting leader who drives innovation, formulates plans, achieves vision, and inspires the team
Comfortable taking calculated risks, can pivot quickly, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to deliver results
Leads by example, articulates strategic vision, and can assist the team in campaign setup, execution, and optimization
Analytical skills:
Comfortable with performance metrics, reporting, and optimization
Highly analytical with strong reporting and operational skills, specifically related to media planning and buying
Excellent problem-solver with a solid understanding of statistics, analytics, and campaign performance
Soft Skills & Personal Qualities:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact effectively with clients, internal management, and team members at all levels
Strong project management skills with the ability to establish and adhere to roles, responsibilities, and actionable timelines for all deliverables
Self-motivated, proactive, and maintains a positive "can-do" attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities; able to pivot quickly and adapt to evolving business needs
Passionate about the media and advertising industry and eager to stay on top of trends and innovations
Technical skills :
Social media ad platforms, programmatic DSPs, or other media management systems & tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with major industry tools and channels, including programmatic platforms, Google Analytics, Facebook/Instagram, YouTube, Video, Connected TV, Native, 3rd party ad servers, and more
In-depth knowledge of campaign tracking, pixel implementation, and creative trafficking
Experience with project management tools such as Asana a plus
Why This Role Matters:
By embodying our pillars of
ACCONTABILITY, INNOVATION, TEAMWORK, PROACTIVITY , and
CUSTOMER OBSESSION
you will directly contribute to agency growth through:
Creating integrated, data-driven campaign strategies
that maximize client ROI across traditional and digital channels while building lasting client relationships
Developing innovative cross-platform approaches
that adapt to evolving media landscapes and emerging opportunities in social, programmatic, and connected TV
Proactively identifying growth opportunities
for current clients through strategic upselling and budget optimization, directly contributing to agency revenue expansion
Strengthening our client service excellence
by mentoring junior talent and implementing process improvements that scale our account management capabilities
You will have the opportunity to help shape this role while sharing knowledge across teams and contributing to our company's forward-thinking culture.
We have already seen tremendous growth, but we are still early on in our journey. If you are ambitious, have an analytical mindset, and are passionate about making a significant impact in redefining the future of marketing while driving Media Mogul's continued success, we are excited to hear from you.
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About the Role:
Media Mogul is seeking a
Media Operations Manager
to join our growing team. This role is hybrid, with Chicago as the preferred location.
As a Media Operations Manager, you will work directly on the strategy, day-to-day execution, and ongoing management of client media campaigns across a variety of industries. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for building, trafficking, monitoring, and optimizing campaigns to ensure performance goals are met.
You’ll also provide clients with ongoing support and insights, helping them understand results and best practices across media channels. In addition, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Analytics & Product, Business Development, Media Operations, and Finance to ensure smooth campaign delivery and high-quality client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Build, traffic, and manage campaigns across social and programmatic (Google platforms is a plus)
Identify and recommend relevant media opportunities for current clients within budget, as well as potential upsell opportunities
Manage day-to-day communication with clients and vendors, including real-time reporting, campaign recommendations, execution, and reconciliation of media plans
Oversee real-time campaign management, optimization, and cross-channel reporting (digital and traditional)
Provide ongoing performance reporting, insights, and measurement across marketing channels
Maintain key performance metrics while ensuring accuracy in reporting and recommendations
Maximize campaign budgets through efficient vendor negotiations and strong stewardship
Train and onboard new account coordinators on media platforms
Mentor junior team members in applying best practices and identifying process improvements
Support the implementation and adoption of media management tools and software
Collaborate with internal teams (Data Science, Business Development, Media Operations) to ensure seamless campaign delivery
Gain and apply fluency in traditional media planning and buying to support fully integrated media strategies
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Who You Are:
Experience, Education & Certification:
2–3 years in digital/traditional media or agency account management
Bachelor’s degree Marketing or related field required
Certifications such as TTD, Meta Blueprint and Google Ads is a plus
Leadership & Strategic Thinking:
A self-starting leader who drives innovation, formulates plans, achieves vision, and inspires the team
Comfortable taking calculated risks, can pivot quickly, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to deliver results
Leads by example, articulates strategic vision, and can assist the team in campaign setup, execution, and optimization
Analytical skills:
Comfortable with performance metrics, reporting, and optimization
Highly analytical with strong reporting and operational skills, specifically related to media planning and buying
Excellent problem-solver with a solid understanding of statistics, analytics, and campaign performance
Soft Skills & Personal Qualities:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact effectively with clients, internal management, and team members at all levels
Strong project management skills with the ability to establish and adhere to roles, responsibilities, and actionable timelines for all deliverables
Self-motivated, proactive, and maintains a positive "can-do" attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities; able to pivot quickly and adapt to evolving business needs
Passionate about the media and advertising industry and eager to stay on top of trends and innovations
Technical skills :
Social media ad platforms, programmatic DSPs, or other media management systems & tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with major industry tools and channels, including programmatic platforms, Google Analytics, Facebook/Instagram, YouTube, Video, Connected TV, Native, 3rd party ad servers, and more
In-depth knowledge of campaign tracking, pixel implementation, and creative trafficking
Experience with project management tools such as Asana a plus
Why This Role Matters:
By embodying our pillars of
ACCONTABILITY, INNOVATION, TEAMWORK, PROACTIVITY , and
CUSTOMER OBSESSION
you will directly contribute to agency growth through:
Creating integrated, data-driven campaign strategies
that maximize client ROI across traditional and digital channels while building lasting client relationships
Developing innovative cross-platform approaches
that adapt to evolving media landscapes and emerging opportunities in social, programmatic, and connected TV
Proactively identifying growth opportunities
for current clients through strategic upselling and budget optimization, directly contributing to agency revenue expansion
Strengthening our client service excellence
by mentoring junior talent and implementing process improvements that scale our account management capabilities
You will have the opportunity to help shape this role while sharing knowledge across teams and contributing to our company's forward-thinking culture.
We have already seen tremendous growth, but we are still early on in our journey. If you are ambitious, have an analytical mindset, and are passionate about making a significant impact in redefining the future of marketing while driving Media Mogul's continued success, we are excited to hear from you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr