Media Manager
Love Advertising · Houston, TX
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- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Houston, TX
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Media Manager
Love Advertising · Houston, TX
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Job highlights
- Lead media strategy and execution for clients.
- Manage client relationships and internal teams.
- Develop and oversee media plans and campaigns.
- Mentor junior staff and collaborate internally.
- Hybrid role based in Houston, Texas.
About the role
Media Manager
Love Advertising is looking for a Media Manager who has lead media strategy and execution for an agency, media organization, or client and is ready to be the quarterback of a team. The right person is as comfortable in a client meeting as they are in an internal review. They’re organized, invested, and ready to roll up their sleeves alongside the team. Note: Love Advertising has a hybrid work policy requiring weekly time in our physical Houston office. This is not a remote position.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the day-to-day client lead for media accounts across multiple industries, managing relationships with confidence and accountability
- Translate client business objectives into clear, actionable briefs for media buying and digital teams
- Oversee project workflow across internal departments by keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track
- Review all client-facing materials before they go out the door
- Manage and mentor junior account staff
- Stay ahead of client industries through ongoing research
- Review and align with media team on plans, broadcast buys, billboards, print, digital media, etc.
- Oversee trafficking, creative rotations, and campaigns
- Connect with the Houston and Texas media community through leadership and participation
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, or related field
- 6+ years of agency account management or media planning experience, with direct client contact
- Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to senior clients
- Experience in building strategic media plans and buys for traditional and digital campaigns
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and calm under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- 401(k) with employer match
- Hybrid work schedule
- PTO includes Summer Fridays and a generous holiday calendar
Love Advertising is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls or solicitations, please.
Key skills/competency
- Media Management
- Media Strategy
- Client Relations
- Team Leadership
- Digital Media
- Broadcast Media
- Campaign Management
- Media Planning
- Account Management
- Advertising
Skills & topics
- Media Manager
- Media Strategy
- Client Lead
- Account Management
- Media Planning
- Digital Media
- Broadcast Media
- Campaign Management
- Advertising
- Marketing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of agency experience and client-facing roles.
- Showcase strategic skills: Emphasize experience in building media plans for digital and traditional campaigns.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of managing teams and mentoring junior staff.
- Express client-facing comfort: Detail your experience presenting to senior clients and managing relationships.
- Prepare for hybrid expectations: Be ready to discuss your commitment to the Houston office.
Technical preparation
Master media planning tools and software.,Understand digital advertising platforms.,Analyze campaign performance data.,Prepare client-ready presentations.
Behavioral questions
How do you manage competing client priorities?,Describe a time you mentored junior staff.,How do you stay calm under pressure?,How do you translate business goals into media plans?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Media Manager role at Love Advertising?
- The Media Manager position at Love Advertising has a hybrid work arrangement. This means you will be expected to work from our physical Houston office on a weekly basis. It is not a fully remote position.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Media Manager at Love Advertising?
- As a Media Manager, you will be the day-to-day client lead for media accounts, translating client objectives into media briefs, overseeing project workflows, managing junior staff, and collaborating with the media team on various traditional and digital campaigns.
- What qualifications are essential for the Media Manager position?
- A Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, or a related field is required, along with 6+ years of agency account management or media planning experience. Strong communication, presentation skills, and a high degree of organization are also crucial.
- Does Love Advertising offer benefits for the Media Manager role?
- Yes, Love Advertising offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with an employer match, and generous paid time off, including Summer Fridays and holidays.
- How does Love Advertising approach team management for the Media Manager position?
- The Media Manager is expected to manage and mentor junior account staff, guiding their development and ensuring cohesive team performance. You'll also lead and participate within the Houston and Texas media community.
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