Senior Digital Media Strategist

Syracuse, NY (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead the development and execution of omnichannel digital media strategies, collaborate with platform partners, and translate performance data into actionable insights across programmatic, social, and search channels.

  • Own cross-disciplinary media planning and client-facing presentations
  • Drive measurement, tagging, and strategic optimization with analytics and partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop omnichannel digital media strategies and plans that align with client goals and objectives.
  • Build and deliver clear, compelling media plan presentations for both internal and client teams based on strategic media frameworks and clear, actionable KPIs.
  • Present and defend your strategic recommendations with confidence and clarity.
  • Collaborate with external platform partners and work directly in-platform to craft thoughtful, data-informed media recommendations.
  • Plan and execute across Programmatic, Social and Search Channels (including AI Search)
  • Collaborate with Awareness Media and Shopper Media Subject Matter Experts to develop integrated, omni channel recommendations and plans.
  • Partner with Media Buyers and Analysts to ensure flawless campaign setup, execution, and optimization.
  • Translate performance data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate on tagging and measurement strategies to ensure accurate tracking and performance evaluation.
  • Communicate ongoing campaign results, optimizations, and learnings to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience planning and buying digital media across a range of platforms
  • Hands-on experience buying within paid social, Google Ads and programmatic platforms (The Trade Desk, DV360)
  • Experience with Shopper Marketing and RMN activations a plus
  • Experience working with analytics, attribution and measurement tools
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution (or equivalent professional experience)

Preferred

  • Certifications in Google Ads, Analytics, or Paid Social platforms preferred
  • Exposures to media planning tools including MRI/Simmons and Media Radar
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Strong detail management
  • Excellent written and verbal communications ability
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

  • Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home
  • Generous PTO policy, including flex time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, vision, dental benefits
  • Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match
  • Company-sponsored events and swag
  • Dog friendly work environment
  • Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect
  • Total compensation for this role is designed to be competitive with the market. The anticipated salary range for this Syracuse, NY-based position is $75,000 to $85,000 per year. The final offer will depend on the candidate's experience, skills, abilities, and geographic location, along with other business and organizational considerations. PHG also provides a comprehensive benefits package; for more information, please visit our website.
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Pinckney Hugo Group is a full-service integrated marketing communications firm providing strategic solutions for clients in a broad range of industries. The firm is a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s), a Google Premier Partner and a Facebook Business Partner. Pinckney Hugo Group was named one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York State four times and has been included on Inc. magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America eight times. PHG services:Branding•Brand Development & Positioning•Brand Narratives & Storytelling•Brand Identity DesignContent, Communities & Communications•Public Relations & Media Relations•Internal Communications•Corporate Communications•Corporate & Sales Presentations•Social Marketing•Social Monitoring & Community Management•Infographics•Business ConsultingCustomer Engagement/Sales Enablement•Direct Marketing•Email Campaigns•Shopper Marketing•Loyalty Programs•Lead Generation ProgramsDigital•Websites, Microsites & Landing pages•Site Optimization•User Experience (UX) Design & Prototyping•UI Design•Apps & Online Tools•Augmented Reality•Virtual Reality•AI•SEO StrategiesExperiential Design•Customer Experience•Promotional Displays•Trade Shows•KiosksMarketing & Creative•Creative Concepting•Buyer’s Journey Development•Creative Copywriting•Advertising•Brand Activations ContentMedia•Google Advertising Platforms•Social Media Advertising•Lead Generation•Retargeting•Traditional Media•Media AuditingResearch & Insights•Google & Social Analytics•Industry & Peer Audits•Qualitative Research•Quantitative Research•Industry Resources•User/Personal DevelopmentVideo•Animation•Drone•Editing•3D Animation•Production & Filming•Script & Storyboard DevelopmentLearn more:•twitter.com/pinckneyhugo•facebook.com/pinckneyhugo•instagram.com/pinckneyhugo•youtube.com/pinckneyhugo

Founded in 2002
Syracuse, New York, USA
100 employees (59 in marketing)
72% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.8%
Direct
48.7%
Referral
12.4%
Social
11.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~100

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
30 (30% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
9.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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