Manager, Media Strategist & Planning

Bold. British. Creative: that’s BBC Studios. Combining the strengths of the UK’s most-awarded production company with a world-class distributor, we fund, create, distribute and commercialize world-class content for the BBC and other UK and international companies. Our aim is to inspire audiences around the globe with quality content that informs, educates and entertains and to strengthen the BBC, our partners and wider industry both creatively and financially. We seek to be the best British content company in the world; a first-choice partner and employer, where everyone can flourish and do their best work.

The Manager, Media Planning is responsible for overseeing a team of media planners while serving as a senior planning lead on priority accounts. This role oversees day-to-day planning execution across the full campaign lifecycle, acts as a subject matter expert on BBC’s advertising solutions, and helps implement and maintain standardized planning processes to ensure accuracy and consistency. The Manager, Media Planning, partners closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to deliver audience-first, omnichannel media strategies that meet advertiser objectives and support revenue growth. This role is based in the New York office and reports to the Director, Head of Media Planning.

• 8-10 years of experience in media planning, sales planning, or digital advertising, preferably in a publisher or media environment
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate both internally and externally
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, using tools and technologies to provide critical insights and inform decision-making
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of media planning and sales support systems, technologies, and tools (e.g. Order Management Systems, Google Ad Manager, Salesforce, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $100,000. This does not include bonus compensation or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location of the position.

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement

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