Media Manager

Sorry, this job was removed at 07:56 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024
Be an Early Applicant
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
AdTech • Agency • Digital Media • eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • App development
Uniting people and brands for healthier, happier lives!
The Role

Merge Storytelling and Technology

MERGE promotes health, wealth and happiness in the world by merging storytelling with technology and offers marketing and technology clients full-service capabilities including strategy, creative communications, experience engineering, performance marketing, media and digital platform development. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide and Morgan Stanley. With 800 employees across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles, MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. For more information, visit mergeworld.com.

Promote Health, Wealth & Happiness

We are committed to promoting health, wealth, and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries such as healthcare, financial services, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients.

Emerge to the Top of Your Career

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

As our Integrated Media Manager, you will…

Be Accountable and Responsible

  • Oversee the development, execution, and optimization of media plans
  • Analyze data and strategic input from clients and agency constituents to inform channel allocation recommendations
  • Effectively write and present recommendations and proactive POVs internally and externally
  • Meet with media partners to understand the media landscape and act as the channel expert for the team
  • Work with analytics partners to help clients prove out success of your plans
  • Lead Media Planners and Associates while reporting to an Associate Media Director

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

  • 3-5 years of media strategy and planning experience specifically in the life sciences (pharma, medical device, biotech) space
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience working with life sciences data providers (IQVIA, PurpleLabs), media publishers (both endemic and programmatic) and well versed in industry “best practices” (e.g., NPI-level targeting, collection of PLD data, implications of black box warnings on creative and media approaches)
  • Knowledge of all paid media channels including digital media
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
  • Thrives in a team-oriented environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to translate and present complex ideas in a simple, smart way
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to consider unconventional ideas when recommending solutions
  • Highly proficient in Google’s G Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs) as well as other industry software (e.g., Kantar, Nielsen Ad Intel, Doubleclick Campaign Manager)
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work under pressure to deliver high-quality work within time timelines
  • Passion to learn about the latest media solutions
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate

#LI-VM1

#LI-HYBRID

At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $76,000 - $91,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 410K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

And here’s how we live our values at MERGE

  • Ability. Mastering our craft
  • Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
  • Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!

Similar Jobs

In-Office or Remote
Chicago, IL, USA
1805 Employees
62K-135K Annually

Ahold Delhaize USA Logo Ahold Delhaize USA

Manager Media Sales

AdTech • eCommerce • Food • Marketing Tech • Retail
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
10000 Employees
84K-145K Annually

Applied Systems Logo Applied Systems

Digital Marketing Manager

Cloud • Insurance • Payments • Software • Business Intelligence • App development • Big Data Analytics
Remote or Hybrid
3 Locations
3040 Employees
99K-125K Annually

Ahold Delhaize USA Logo Ahold Delhaize USA

Senior Media Planning Manager

AdTech • eCommerce • Food • Marketing Tech • Retail
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
10000 Employees
121K-209K Annually
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
700 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency built at the intersection of Health & Wellness. We help brands navigate complex consumer journeys and unlock growth through data-driven storytelling, AI-powered personalization, and bold creativity.

Decades of experience with health and consumer brands have taught us what truly drives decisions. As a marketing and technology agency, we use these insights to help brands reach the right people, in the right moments, with experiences that drive lasting, scalable growth. We do it by leading with curiosity, practicing with precision, and delivering with integrity.

Why Work With Us

At MERGE, we use storytelling through technology to help brands connect more meaningfully with the people they serve. Powered by human insight, creativity, and AI, we weave storytelling through technology to turn complexity into clarity - strengthening relationships between people and brands.

Gallery

Gallery

Similar Companies Hiring

Milestone Systems Thumbnail
Software • Security • Other • Big Data Analytics • Artificial Intelligence • Analytics
Lake Oswego, OR
1500 Employees
Idler Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence
San Francisco, California
6 Employees
Bellagent Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Business Intelligence • Generative AI
Chicago, IL
20 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account