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Senior Media Operations Manager
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expMedia Mogul is a next-generation media planning, buying, and analytics agency committed to transforming how brands connect with audiences. The Senior Media Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in managing client media campaigns, driving campaign success, and collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance and delivery against client objectives.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Partner with the Media Supervisor to develop and lead campaign strategy, execution, and optimization across all digital and traditional channels
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client and vendor communication, driving alignment on goals, strategy, pacing, and performance
Partner with Data Analytics and Business Development teams to recommend media opportunities for current clients, leverage analytics capabilities, identify client growth opportunities, and ensure seamless project delivery
Oversee and manage campaign builds, trafficking, optimizations, and performance analysis to ensure flawless execution and delivery against KPIs
Lead the implementation and management of company tools and other media management systems to maintain data accuracy and workflow efficiency
Provide ongoing campaign reporting and measurement across online and offline channels, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and actionable insights
Maintain key performance metrics and deliver timely, data-driven recommendations to enhance campaign results
Make strategic optimization decisions and own campaign direction based on performance data and client business objectives
Lead client presentations and internal documentation showcasing strategy, performance, and key learnings
Lead vendor negotiations and establish strategic partnerships to maximize campaign budgets and media value
Instill best practices and help identify opportunities to enhance current processes and tools
Drive innovation in media planning and buying practices, taking calculated risks to uncover new opportunities while inspiring and guiding team members toward excellence
Leverage expert-level proficiency across major media platforms including Programmatic DSPs, Google Analytics, Social (Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, etc.), Search (Google Ads/Bing), Video (YouTube), Connected TV, Digital Out-of-Home (Vistar/AdQuick), and 3rd party ad servers to drive campaign performance
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team and client objectives
Qualification
Required
4+ years in digital/traditional media or agency account management
Bachelor's degree Marketing or related field required
A proactive, visionary leader who drives strategy, inspires teams, and ensures campaigns deliver measurable impact
Comfortable taking calculated risks, challenging the status quo, and pivoting quickly to capitalize on new opportunities
Leads by example—guides and mentors team members, providing strategic input while remaining hands-on in campaign planning, execution, and optimization
Demonstrates the ability to translate client business objectives into actionable, results-driven media strategies
Highly data-driven with a deep understanding of campaign performance, KPIs, and optimization levers
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience interpreting complex datasets to inform strategy and decision-making
Experienced in media planning, buying, and performance reporting, with the ability to recommend actionable insights and improvements
Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, able to influence and collaborate with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams at all levels
Skilled at managing multiple accounts, priorities, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines
Proactive, confident, and adaptable; thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment while maintaining a positive 'can-do' attitude
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, with the ability to anticipate client needs and respond with strategic solutions
Passionate about media, advertising, and industry innovation, and staying ahead of trends to deliver competitive advantage for clients
Experienced in supporting new business initiatives, contributing to pitches, proposals, and identifying opportunities for account growth and expansion
Hands-on experience with social media ad platforms, programmatic DSPs, media management systems, and other industry tools
Proficient in campaign tracking, pixel implementation, creative trafficking, and cross-channel optimization
Skilled in performance measurement and reporting across digital and traditional channels, including programmatic, search, social, video, CTV, native, DOOH, and more
Strong working knowledge of project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana)
Demonstrates operational excellence while balancing strategic oversight and hands-on execution
Preferred
Certifications such as TTD, Meta Blueprint and Google Ads is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, HSA, and disability benefits from day one of employment
Wellbeing programs include, but are not limited to primary care support, mental health services, pet wellness, and behavioral health
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Company bonuses or sales commissions
Equity compensation
Company
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Strategic, integrated solutions across a diverse range of services, designed to elevate your brand and maximize your return on investment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase