Media Manager - Freelance

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p>VML is seeking an experienced Media Manager - Freelance (possible Temp to Perm) to join us immediately. This opportunity required in office, hybrid participation in either our Cleveland or Chicago offices.</p> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li data-section-id="9z0eyz" data-start="46" data-end="196">Develop and execute strategic media plans across digital and social channels, optimizing campaign performance to achieve client objectives and maximize ROI.</li> <li data-section-id="15o5rtw" data-start="197" data-end="352">Manage high-budget digital advertising campaigns across multiple platforms, increasing brand awareness, audience engagement, and conversion performance.</li> <li data-section-id="k2mic4" data-start="353" data-end="527">Monitor, analyzed and evaluated campaign results using analytics and reporting tools, providing actionable insights and recommendations to drive continuous optimization.</li> <li data-section-id="ibg85b" data-start="528" data-end="701">Create comprehensive end-of-campaign reports and presentation decks, delivering performance analyses, key learnings, and strategic recommendations for future initiatives.</li> <li data-section-id="1w7zfci" data-start="702" data-end="888">Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account management, creative, and operations, to ensure seamless campaign execution and alignment with overall marketing objectives.</li> <li data-section-id="1oycv93" data-start="889" data-end="1057">Oversee media billing, budget reconciliation, and ad trafficking processes, ensuring accurate campaign delivery, financial accountability, and adherence to timelines.</li> <li data-section-id="1c348yk" data-start="1058" data-end="1222">Present campaign performance updates and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders, fostering transparency and data-driven decision-making.</li> <li data-section-id="1mujjg9" data-start="1223" data-end="1379" data-is-last-node="">Support the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring consistency across channels and successful achievement of business goals.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">WPP Benefits</a> for more details.</p></div><div class="title">_</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$35</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$45 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). 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