Position SummaryHeadquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations. People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-prosperityThe Senior Media Manager serves as the frontline internal media expert for Samsung SEA and is responsible for the management and oversight of strategy, planning, activation and analysis of platforms such as Video (CTV, OLV, Linear), Biddable and Site Direct (Display/OLV), Paid Social, Search (Engine and Non-Engine), OOH, Audio/Radio and any emerging media/platforms. The position manages the external agency partner(s), drives internal and external communication of strategy, plans, timelines and budgets. Monitors campaign/channel delivery and overall campaign measurement and performance. Will play an integral role in support of the Head of Media and supervises the work and development of a Media Manager.Role and ResponsibilitiesCOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING APPROACH:Keen understanding of the role media plays within the consumer marketing ecosystem, how media performs alone, how they perform together and how they are constantly changingPassion for understanding consumer behavior (qualitatively and quantitatively), with ability to translate into actionable strategies and plansAbility to develop and implement differentiated media strategies that connect paid, owned, earned and deliver exponential breakthrough and ROI from upper through lower funnel.Proven ability to develop media strategies (within the larger communications framework) that deliver on brand goals and objectivesExperience developing campaign and channel specific measurement plansIdentifies or creates new opportunities/partnerships that can meet business needsSTRATEGIC THINKING:Function as the leader across strategy, planning and buying of media, building relationships with partners and key stakeholdersSkilled at audience development and analysisUnderstands and can translate Business Objectives into Marketing/Media ObjectivesRealizes the keen importance of brief development and delivery, towards getting the best work from partnersCan leverage analytical fluency to find insights based on available data and reportingApproaches tasks and goal with a problem solving lensWill collaborate with the Media Director to enhance and improve Samsung’s media practiceKnows how to prioritize and build timelines to balance work and achieve goalsAbility to work with Product and Integrated Marketing Teams to write clear briefs that cascade business -> marketing -> media objectives/KPIsANALYTICAL FLUENCY:Comfort understanding and reviewing data sets (media and non-media), with an ability to hone insights from linear and non-linear informationAble to interpret brand/media measurement and reporting to inform the strategic planning and optimization processOwnership of regular (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and insightful media performance analysis and impact on the business (Sales, Revenue)Understanding of marketing mix modeling (MMM) and multi touch attribution (MTA)Can translate KPIs from objectives throughout the process and work to develop measurement plansThirst to understand culture and consumer behavior holistically, and translate it into media strategyAbility and willingness to critically think through objectives and explore alternative territoriesPRESENTATION & COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:Adept and articulate when presentingStrong interpersonal communication skillsAbility to present complex themes in simplified termsSupport the Head of Media in training marketing and other internal teams on all things mediaRELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:Highly skilled at establishing rapport with co-workers, understanding the interdependencies that exist between teamsDrive innovative partnerships across key partners (Google, Meta, Reddit, Spotify etc.)Responsible for building strong two-way relationships with agency partnersAbility to balance publisher/partner relationships, maintaining Samsung’s interests centralSkills and QualificationsMinimum QualificationsPassion for Media, manifesting in a passion for continuing media educationBachelor’s DegreeA minimum of ten (10) years of media strategy, planning and buying experience agency or client side, with at least five (5) years working with large (Fortune 500) advertisersStrong fluency with all forms of media traditional, digital and emergingExperience with media project management including presenting and reporting on media plansSolid data and analytical understanding and comfortExperience with Comms/Media brief writing and editingStrong project and people management skillsAt least three (3) years of experience in the direct management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and coachingComfort with budget management and trackingAnnual air-travel may be 10%-15%#LI-RM1Life @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/life-at-samsung/Benefits @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/benefits/Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. 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