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Procter & Gamble Senior Media Manager in Chicago, Illinois

Job Location

Cincinnati

Job Description

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

We believe great ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our talented employees and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face.

We are seeking a Senior Media Manager who will work with our P&G Professionals products to lead media strategy across North America and European markets. This role will require creativity to build on the targeted media model strategy of today. The right candidate will have deep understanding of targeted media strategies and media buying practices.

As a Senior Media Manager you will:

• Lead recommendations and briefings for media plans to meet objectives

• Day-to-day contact for agency partners- collaboration, timing, asset needs, etc.

• Lead preparation, development, execution, and monitoring of media plans

• Understand and ensure team is on track for all brand-specific media deliverables

• Evaluate media opportunities and craft POVs for the category

• Gather information and conduct initial data assessment to be used in developing media plans, such as demographics, media usage habits, media costs

• Ensure flowcharts, monthly budgets, authorizations, delivery recaps, competitive analyses, and billing is properly maintained

• Manage agency relationships

• Understand P&Gs approach to media buying and make process recommendations

• Responsible for billing reconciliation with buying agency including Proof of Performance process

Requirements of the role:

• Work well in a team-based, fast paced, detail-oriented environment

• Apply media expertise to lead and develop best in class media plans, approaches, and delivery.

• Navigate effectively through complex issues, leveraging expertise and business understanding to recommend solutions. Gain alignment to recommendation and oversee execution.

• Manage multiple stakeholders and multiple priorities, balancing short and long term needs and implications.

• Creatively envision solutions that meet the needs of the business

• Continuously learn and build media expertise while becoming fluent in “P&G”

• Keep current with what’s going on in the industry

Job Qualifications

  • Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Desire for deeper understanding of media planning and activation as well as the business

  • Passion for Media, including TV/video, mobile, banner, search, social, publishing, programmatic and branded entertainment

  • Basic understanding of all/most media vehicles and channels

  • Foundational marketing acumen

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

  • 5+ years of media planning experience

  • Proven experience managing cross-functional teams

  • Exceptional knowledge of traditional and digital media

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE (https://faq.pgwebtools.com/us-work-authorization-faqs/) .

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000103768

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $143,000.00 / year

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.

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