Brand Media Partnerships Manager

We are PMG

PMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.

As our Brand Media Partnerships Manager, you’ll join a passionate, collaborative team of media strategists dedicated to creating impactful campaigns for our clients. Our team thrives on innovation, leveraging diverse perspectives to drive results and solve challenges in creative ways. Together, we build strong partnerships with publishers and media platforms, always aiming to deliver campaigns that resonate and connect brands with their audiences.

You’ll be working in an environment that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. As a leader within the team, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor and develop talented media professionals while fostering a culture of support and collaboration. If you’re excited about the idea of driving meaningful client results while contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking team, we’d love to have you on board.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the strategic execution of cross-channel media campaigns, ensuring they meet performance goals and exceed client expectations.
• Oversee media operations, including partner management, campaign optimization, and performance analysis across Publisher Partnerships, Display, Video/CTV, Audio, and other platforms.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with media partners, working collaboratively to identify opportunities and create value-driven solutions.
• Negotiate deals with key publishers to effectively reach target audiences, leveraging insights and data to inform decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic updates, actionable insights, and clear performance updates.
• Manage and mentor a team of media professionals, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and guidance needed to grow and succeed.
• Contribute to high-impact cross-agency projects that push boundaries, drive innovation, and deliver measurable success for our clients.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in digital media strategy, campaign management, media partnerships, or a related field, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced expertise in account planning and brand media, empowering you to lead strategic and impactful campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with content creation, supporting effective media operations and delivering compelling storytelling in partnership with media publishers.
• Ability to work on a cross-functional team to ensure cohesive, 360-degree media strategies.
• A strong command of marketing metrics, planning and analysis, and market research and consumer behavior to drive data-informed strategies.
• Proficiency in tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Excel to analyze data, provide actionable insights, and improve performance.
• Advanced skills in relationship building and fostering trusted partnerships with media platforms and internal stakeholders to drive innovation and success.
• A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a continual learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a customer-focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
• A dedication to people-focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel..

What We Offer

Performance-Based Rewards: Your impact should be part of your reward. This role is eligible for PMG’s annual bonus program—a standout part of our total compensation offering and an opportunity to share in our success. Bonus awards are informed by individual impact and performance, as well as team and company results, and are subject to applicable program terms.

Professional Development: Keep growing through learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.

Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside work.

Parental Leave: Receive paid parental leave during life’s important family moments.

Retirement Benefits: Build for your future with competitive retirement benefits, including employer contributions or matching where applicable.

Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility and family-building benefits for eligible employees and their spouses or partners.

Healthcare: Choose from medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family.

Pet Insurance: Access optional coverage for the four-legged members of your family.

Lifestyle Spending Account: Receive company-funded support for eligible health and well-being expenses.

Commuter Benefits: Access support for your commute where available.

Volunteering Opportunities: Receive eight paid hours each year to give back to your community.

AI Tools and Training: Access enterprise AI tools and ongoing training that helps PMGers use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.

Our benefits and compensation programs may vary by location and eligibility and are subject to applicable plan terms. We’ll share full details during the hiring process.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.