Senior Specialist, Media Strategy

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
74K-85K Annually
Senior level
Agency
The Role
Lead development and execution of multi-channel media plans (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Amazon DSP). Manage complex campaign execution, client relationships, A/B testing, attribution, and data-driven optimization to drive long-term customer value and integrated social + programmatic performance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We do this by acting as clients’ agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two – and by harnessing data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels.

Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, we’re proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and our clients.
  • We're transparent with our employees. You'll hear updates on company financials, how we're performing against bonus goals, and how we're responding to challenges we face. 
  • We're growing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities and a role in shaping the direction of the company. 
  • We're fun. You'll work with and learn from the smartest people in the industry and have a blast doing it. 

THE TEAM

The Media Strategy team owns our client relationships, leading communication of Kepler’s strategic guidance and ensuring that internal teams meet and exceed clients' goals. They’re home to ad operations, campaign project management, and overarching client planning.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Specialist, Media Strategy, you will be the primary architect of multi-channel media plans and the project lead for their execution. You aren't just looking at platform dashboards; you are looking at the client’s "big picture."

We are looking for a highly organized, Project Management-oriented strategist. The ideal candidate has the "Media Savvy" to know how Meta and Search function, but the rigor to manage complex account structures (e.g., Franchise/Multi-location) and high-touch client relationships without letting a single detail slip through the cracks.

What You Will Do:

  • Partner with clients to map business goals to advanced activation strategies across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, while leveraging Amazon DSP to capture high-intent audiences.
  • Lead the end-to-end execution of complex campaigns, ensuring seamless integration between social storytelling and programmatic precision.
  • Go beyond basic metrics to analyze the "so what." Use data to uncover deep consumer insights, optimize for long-term value (LTV), and refine attribution models.
  • Develop and execute robust A/B testing frameworks (creative, audience, and bidding) to constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible on emerging platforms like TikTok.
  • Act as a strategic consultant for your clients, translating technical platform updates into actionable business opportunities during weekly, monthly, and annual strategy reviews.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure Social and Amazon DSP efforts are harmonized, maximizing reach and minimizing frequency fatigue. 

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • 1–3+ years of full-time experience in digital media optimization. Deep hands-on experience in Meta Ads Manager and TikTok Ads Manager is required.
  • Strong understanding of YouTube/Google Ads and the nuances of video-first activation.
  • Experience with Amazon DSP (or similar sophisticated DSPs) to drive full-funnel activation and retail media integration.
  • Proven ability to move beyond execution into "Activation Strategy"—understanding how creative, data, and platform algorithms work together.
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to turn complex Excel or BI tool data into compelling slide decks and strategic narratives.
  • A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage complex workloads in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Transparency is fundamental to Kepler’s culture. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler’s growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.

Total Compensation:        

  • Base Salary: $73,500 - $85,000

Benefits:

  • Healthcare/Dental/Vision
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k Contributions
  • $75/mo Wellness Stipend
  • $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
  • $50/mo Internet Stipend
  • $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
  • $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
  • One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
  • Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave
  • Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year

Kepler is a people first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others. 

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Skills Required

  • 1-3+ years of full-time experience in digital media optimization.
  • Deep hands-on experience in Meta Ads Manager
  • Deep hands-on experience in TikTok Ads Manager
  • Strong understanding of YouTube/Google Ads and video-first activation
  • Experience with Amazon DSP or similar programmatic DSPs
  • Advanced analytical skills with Excel or BI tools to create strategic presentations
  • Ability to develop and execute robust A/B testing frameworks (creative, audience, bidding)
  • Project management skills and ability to manage complex account structures and high-touch client relationships
  • Proven activation strategy capability combining creative, data, and platform algorithms

Kepler Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kepler Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Kepler Group.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Fairness is supported by a clearly described approach using defined salary bands, annual/merit-based increases, and market adjustments. Transparency appears to improve predictability around how pay is set and adjusted over time.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Pay increases are described as occurring through annual and merit cycles, with market adjustments used when benchmarks change. One-off agency-wide pay increases have also occurred when compensation was perceived as lagging.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is positioned as generous, with minimum days enforced and additional wellness time described. Unlimited PTO and seasonal perks like summer Fridays are also part of the time-off experience for some.

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The Company
chicago , IL
554 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Kepler provides digital and database services to Fortune 500 clients in the financial services, retail, healthcare and other industries. Our core services revolve around helping clients use data to power more dynamic and personalized marketing - including programmatic media services, CRM strategy, and management and marketing systems integration. Utilizing our proprietary Kepler Intelligence Platform™, we actively manage client programs in over two dozen countries worldwide.

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