We are seeking a Senior Media Manager to lead integrated media strategy, planning and buying for Prime Video. Your focus will be driving innovative and effective media campaigns for Amazon Original Series and Movies – developing and executing strategies across a robust mix of channels including, but not limited to, television, digital, social and out-of-home. You will be responsible for managing media agencies and other partners in order to achieve our marketing and media objectives. You will work across a variety of teams to establish and implement media best practices, create rigorous analytical processes and produce cost-effective, break through advertising.
The successful candidate will be a blended balance of media strategist, innovative thinker, project manager, relationship builder and analyst. They will be comfortable working autonomously, yet effective at partnering cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders including creative marketing, social, legal, events, PR and outside agencies and injecting thoughtful media perspective into the decision-making process. They are passionate and knowledgeable about the entertainment industry with superior written and verbal communication skills.
Key job responsibilities
• Act as a strategic partner between creative marketing and agencies to develop creative, effective and holistic paid media strategies for our marketing campaigns grounded in audience insights.
• Develop a data-informed perspective on audience opportunity and prioritization for media, gaining alignment with internal teams.
• Set media goals and KPIs and devise strategies to achieve and measure them. Responsible for adapting and adjusting strategies and plans based on evolving developments and changing conditions.
• Build storytelling materials that outline audience-led media strategies and be able to present confident and concise media recommendations to senior leaders and talent.
• Develop test and learn scenarios to continue to innovate and accelerate media performance.
• Manage budgets and timelines for media campaigns.
• Prepare forecasts and performance reports that monitor key media metrics, quality, and campaign performance.
• Oversee pre-launch and post-buy performance audits and optimization efforts to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the media plans.
• Interface directly with networks, affiliates and partners to inspire and develop new advertising programs and secure premium media.
• Seek and evaluate strategic media opportunities and serve as a thought-leader on new and innovative ways to reach and connect with our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience prioritizing competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- Experience working with a fast-paced and geographically dispersed organization
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.