Media Manager; Remote

Overview

At Simpson Scarborough, we spend our days building brands that endure, inspire, and elevate the all-important work of colleges and universities in shaping our future. Recognized as a leader in the higher education marketing industry, we are a fully remote team of approximately 70 employees working coast to coast.

We’re looking for a Media Manager to lead integrated media strategy and execution across client engagements. This role is ideal for a media professional ready to step into greater ownership: someone who can think strategically, remain close to execution, and confidently guide campaigns from planning through optimization and reporting.

Reporting to the Director, Media, the Media Manager partners closely with strategy, creative, analytics, and account teams to ensure media recommendations are thoughtful, well-executed, and delivering measurable impact.

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integrated, multi-channel media campaigns across digital, social, search, programmatic, and select traditional channels.
• Serve as a trusted media advisor in client conversations, presenting recommendations and performance insights with clarity and confidence.
• Oversee campaign pacing, performance, and budgets to ensure alignment with client KPIs and delivery expectations.
• Translate performance data into clear insights, recommendations, and client-facing reporting, including wrap reports and optimization guidance.
• Partner with strategy planners and account teams on campaign kickoffs, audience approach, channel mix, and performance goals.

• 4–6 years of experience in media strategy, planning, buying, and/or activation, with hands-on involvement in integrated campaigns.
• Proven ability to strategically engage with clients, build trust and make recommendations.
• Strong understanding of the media ecosystem, including digital, social, search, programmatic, and traditional channels.
• Hands-on experience working in platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and/or DSPs.
• Ability to manage campaign performance, pacing, optimization, and reporting.
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Familiarity with higher education marketing is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Salary starts at $85,000 and will be commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, and short-term disability.
• Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave, paid parental leave, a day off on your birthday, plus two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter.
• Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement wellness costs (e.g., streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs).

At Simpson Scarborough, we believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to our core values and critical to our long-term success. This work requires consistency, intentionality, vulnerability, and accountability. Through our efforts, we strive to make meaningful impact in our work, our workplace, and our industry.

Simpson Scarborough is an equal opportunity employer. We have a strict anti-harassment policy and a zero-tolerance non-discrimination policy. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Questions?

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