Senior Manager, Paid Media - Brand Partnerships & Licensing

Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role centers on paid media strategy, execution, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across platforms, with a 50/30/20 focus split. It requires 5+ years of media buying experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical skills. The responsibilities emphasize vendor relationships, cross-functional sharing, and ongoing optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Channel Investment, Operations & Execution (50%) Determine overall paid media strategy to support overall business strategy
  • Own campaign set up, Q&A, optimization processes to ensure campaigns are active and reflect brand standards
  • Support and help drive overall media strategy across platforms
  • Execute Walmart Connect annual strategy collaborating with external agency on product support and monthly spend levels
  • Manage Meta initiatives inclusive of audience and targeting strategies
  • Partner with manager and Creative team to brief in and develop compelling ad creative
  • Support Account Relations team with other Licensing Partners on ad-hoc basis sharing channel best practices and campaign guidance
  • Reporting, Measurement & Analysis (30%) Manage and optimize campaign performance to stay within spend and maximize ROAS
  • Responsible for weekly performance updates and monthly share outs monitoring campaign effectiveness connecting advertising to business impact
  • Develop and maintain monthly summary of marketing efforts for key stakeholders
  • Report out creative findings with Creative Services department for ad development and ensure the Collection follows platform best practices
  • Vendor Management & Cross Functional Collaboration (20%) Own relationship with platform vendors, hosting recurring calls and performance check-ins
  • Collaborate and cross-share information internally with other performance leaders
  • Stay informed on evolving capabilities, technologies and tools to provide strategic optimization recommendations
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Dotdash Meredith

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Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95% of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more. Dotdash Meredith is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).

Founded in 2021
New York, New York, USA
1.5K employees (678 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
60% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
50.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19%
Direct
60.5%
Referral
17.3%
Social
2.6%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
535 (35% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
4.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
11

Funding

Total Funding
$400M
Last Raise
$400M
Debt Financing, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Debt Financing • $400M

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