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Manager, Digital Investment

New York, United States

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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About Wavemaker

Wavemaker is a leading global media agency within WPP Media, where we are instrumental in provoking growth for clients through pioneering media, content, and technology solutions.

Role Impact & Summary

As the Manager, Digital Investment for Audible, you will be the organizational anchor and day-to-day project leader driving high-profile brand awareness campaigns across Digital Video and Display.

  • Lead the end-to-end operational execution of 4 to 5 major annual brand awareness campaigns from kickoff through flighting, pacing, and post-campaign analysis.
  • Oversee complex, staggered launch schedules across Digital Video and high-impact Display, ensuring all tags, creative assets, and site placements launch error-free and on schedule.
  • Maintain rigorous campaign stewardship, pacing, and verification across all partners in Google Campaign Manager (DCM) and buying platforms.
  • Manage budget tracking, buy authorizations, and invoice reconciliation within Prisma (Mediaocean).
  • Act as the primary, day-to-day investment contact for the Audible client team.
  • Lead weekly client status calls, prepare comprehensive status agendas, and field day-to-day inquiries with polish and confidence.
  • Translate campaign delivery data into clear, concise executive performance summaries and actionable optimization recommendations.
  • Develop client POVs on emerging digital video trends, premium display formats, and publisher opportunities.
  • Manage relationships with top-tier digital video and display publishers to evaluate tactical proposals and secure placement inventory.
  • Supervise, train, and delegate work to two direct reports (one Senior Associate and one Associate).

 Requirements

  • 3–4+ years of media investment or digital campaign management experience, ideally within a large agency structure.
  • Strong background in Digital Video and High-Impact Display.
  • Strong understanding of digital trafficking, tag QA, and ad server delivery.
  • Prisma - Solid working proficiency in buy setups, revisions, and budget tracking.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management discipline; outstanding delegation skills; confidence leading live client discussions in a fast-paced environment.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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The base salary range 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, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range

$60,000 - $140,000 USD

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