Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Paid Media for a remote opportunity with a leading entertainment company. This is a full-time maternity leave contract role. While the position is fully remote, candidates must be able to work PST hours.

Join our client as a Senior Manager, Paid Media, and lead innovative strategies to drive awareness, viewership, engagement, and brand affinity across platforms. As the primary contact for campaign planning and execution, you’ll ensure seamless integration across all marketing initiatives.

The application deadline for this role is 08/18/2025.

Senior Manager, Paid Media Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and the paid media agency of record to develop comprehensive marketing campaigns across various channels, including TV, CTV, radio, digital audio, OOH, digital display, video, custom content, print, social media, and experiential marketing.

• Lead media planning for designated campaigns, managing them from inception through execution, while establishing timelines and facilitating communication across divisions.

• Foster strong agency relationships to enhance media plan effectiveness, encouraging creativity and providing strategic feedback.

• Develop and present media plans through one-sheets, executive summaries, and presentations to both internal teams and external partners.

• Work with agencies to compile post-campaign reports, sharing insights to inform future strategies.

• Evaluate campaign performance and communicate findings to the broader media team.

• Oversee premium item ideation, budget management, and coordination with the premiums team.

Senior Manager, Paid Media Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in paid media planning, with a preference for digital and linear media.

• Expertise in media planning concepts and digital media terminology, with a strong preference for OTT/CTV buying experience.

• Comprehensive understanding of all paid media channels and media consumption trends.

• Proficiency in defining planning parameters, audience targets, and campaign strategies.

• Familiarity with ad products from leading media vendors and platforms.

• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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