Media Account Manager

USA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $105K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own day-to-day account management and delivery across campaigns, coordinating cross functional teams, managing budgets and timelines, and driving client value.

  • Lead day-to-day execution of campaigns and workstreams with a focus on timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate across creative, media, and partners to keep work moving on schedule and aligned.
  • Monitor budgets, risks, and stakeholder updates to ensure client objectives are met.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day execution of assigned accounts or campaign workstreams, keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track.
  • Maintain accurate status documents, trackers, and contact reports, ensuring clear and timely updates come out of every internal and client meeting.
  • Coordinate across creative, media, and integrated partners to keep workstreams aligned and moving on schedule.
  • Identify recurring process gaps and recommend improvements to team tools, templates, and ways of working.
  • Flag risks and roadblocks to your Account Supervisor or Director before they impact delivery.
  • Recommend and independently select vendors for defined categories (e.g., staffing, promotional items) based on project scope, budget, and fit.
  • Draft clear, detailed vendor briefs and statements of work that outline deliverables, timelines, and expectations.
  • Support vendor onboarding and day-to-day communication, ensuring timely approvals, feedback, and issue resolution.
  • Monitor vendor delivery against agreed SOWs and flag discrepancies to senior team members.
  • Manage budgets and cost tracking for assigned accounts or workstreams, flagging scope creep or budget risk as it arises.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in account management or a client-facing role within a media or integrated agency.
  • Demonstrated experience independently managing day-to-day account or project workstreams, including timelines, budgets, and status reporting.
  • Working knowledge of vendor briefing, SOW documentation, and budget tracking.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities.
  • Clear, confident communicator, comfortable presenting updates in client and internal meetings.
  • Collaborative team player who partners effectively across creative, media, and integrated teams.
  • Proficiency with standard office and project management tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, or agency project management platforms).

Benefits

  • Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid setup, up to 28 paid days off and winter holiday shutdowns.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision plans, plus Salt Bucks to spend on what matters to you - wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off.
  • Growth-Driven Culture: Dedicated Salt Days, learning access, and formal leadership development.
  • Celebration-First Mentality: Legendary team trips, seasonal socials, and Salt Swag that reps your squad.
  • Real Rewards: Referral and new business bonuses, phone reimbursement to support your everyday work, exclusive lifestyle perks, and personalized wellness options.
  • Culture of Belonging: DEI programs, active ERGs, and a workplace where every voice counts.
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SALT XC

3.7 Glassdoor

A North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation.

Founded in 2019
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
333 employees (153 in marketing)
60% recommend to a friend

Salaries

Posted range

$85K/yr – $105K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
80 (24% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.1%
Direct
43.7%
Referral
8%
Social
11.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~333
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Media Account Manager

SALT XC · USA · Hybrid