Media Manager Jobs in Melrose Park, IL

A Media Manager in the Advertising industry oversees the planning, buying, and evaluation of media for clients' advertising campaigns. They are responsible for conducting market research, identifying target audiences, understanding their preferences and habits, and selecting the most effective media platforms to reach them. They negotiate media prices, prepare media schedules, and monitor the success of campaigns, making adjustments as necessary. Essential skills for this role include strong analytical abilities, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of media channels and consumer behavior trends.

Before becoming a Media Manager, individuals often start their careers in roles such as Media Planner, Media Buyer, or Account Executive which allow them to gain experience in market research, audience analysis, campaign planning, and client relations. To qualify for the role of a Media Manager, one should have a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field. A master's degree is often preferred. Professional certifications, such as a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) or Certified Media Planner (CMP), may provide an advantage. Proficiency in advertising and media software, as well as data analysis tools, is also required.

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Paid Media Manager

  • Meltwater Group
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

As Paid Media Manager, you will own multi-channel paid media programs across Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta, and other digital channels....

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(Eplan) Social Media Communications Manager

  • Rittal LLC
  • Schaumburg, IL (14 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (14 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Rittal and EPLAN are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized social media & communications manager to lead and execute integrated communications across digital and traditional platforms....

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Customer Growth Strategy Senior Manager Communications, Media, and Technology

  • Accenture
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description We Are Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. We bring together strategy, creativity, and technology to help...

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Senior Media Manager (Paid Social & Programmatic)

  • WPP PLC
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago

About the Role VML is seeking a Senior Media Manager to oversee and deliver media campaigns for a large client....

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Corporate Initiatives - Manager, Communications Strategy & Execution

  • Geico Insurance
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being...

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Media Director (Commerce / Retail Media Planning)

  • WPP PLC
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

What We Are Looking For: We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Media Director to lead a CPG client's Omnichannel Media Planning eefforts across multiple Retail Media Networks (RMNs)....

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Senior Manager, Communications Governance Chicago, IL, USA

  • Aon Corporation
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Senior Manager, Communications Governance Aon is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Communications Governance to drive excellence in internal communications across Aon through...

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Paid Media Manager, Performance Intelligence

  • US004 Edelman Data & Intelligence
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago

The Manager, Paid Media is responsible for developing paid digital media plans/strategies designed to impact clients' business outcomes....

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Senior Manager, Communications Governance

  • Aon
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Aon is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Communications Governance to drive excellence in internal communications across Aon through leader enablement, quality control and...

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Brand and Visual Communication Specialist

  • ACGME
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago

The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including an applicant’s education, years of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment...

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Manager, Communications

  • ACGME
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and...

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Associate Media Manager

  • Brunswick Corp.
  • Mettawa, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL (23 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 27 days ago

See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: We're looking for an Associate Media Manager to lead tactical campaign development and execution across global...

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Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

  • iHeartMedia
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

What We Need: iHeartMedia is seeking a Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning to power our sales organization and reinforce our position as the leader in digital audio....

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Media Supervisor

  • Team One
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview About this Position: The Media Supervisor leads local media planning and emerging media strategy for larger local markets for our client the Lexus Dealer Association (LDA)....

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Media Strategy Director

  • Mindstream Media Group
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Melrose Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Our core disciplines are media strategy, media planning, media investment, marketing science, analytics, and measurement....

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Demographic Data for Melrose Park, IL

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Salary for Media Manager Jobs in Melrose Park, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Media Managers in Melrose Park, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
73.0%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
High School or GED
0.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Media Managers in Melrose Park, IL
4-6 years
26.5%
2-4 years
21.7%
6-8 years
16.5%
Less than 1 year
14.2%
1-2 years
13.7%
10+ years
4.9%
8-10 years
2.4%


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