Media Manager

Responsibilities

• Independently own paid media strategy, planning, and performance for a portfolio of client accounts across paid search, paid social, programmatic display and video, OTT/CTV, and emerging platforms
• Lead media planning end-to-end, including channel mix, budget allocation, pacing, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Translate client business objectives into media strategies, testing roadmaps, and KPIs, and hold accountability for results
• Serve as the senior media voice for clients, explaining results, tradeoffs, and recommendations in clear, plain language
• Turn performance data into insights that drive optimization and inform future media and creative strategy
• Develop and deliver client presentations, strategic plans, and performance read-outs that tell a clear story behind the numbers
• Partner with creative, account, and web teams so media strategy and creative execution stay aligned
• Mentor, coach, and support the growth of media team members through regular feedback, training, and career guidance
• Review team work for strategic quality and accuracy, and model what great media work looks like at Blaze
• Delegate effectively, giving team members ownership of meaningful work while providing support where it's needed

Requirements

• Substantial experience in paid media strategy and execution, preferably in an agency environment, including independent ownership of client accounts
• Experience mentoring, managing, or developing other media professionals, either formally or informally
• Hands-on involvement in new business, such as pitches, proposals, or RFP responses
• Advanced understanding of major media platforms, buying models, attribution, and measurement approaches
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to find meaningful insights and turn them into action, not just report metrics
• Proven ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, budgets, and people at once
• High comfort level working with numbers, budgets, and spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• A demonstrated commitment to staying current on media trends, platforms, and industry changes

Preferred

• Experience with AI visibility, such as optimizing brand presence in AI-powered search and answer engines (GEO)
• Familiarity with AI-driven visibility tools and reporting, and a point of view on how to use them well

Benefits

• Blaze offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, 401(k), health and dental insurance, and more.