Media Manager Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 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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Manager, Digital Media

  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

MANAGER, DIGITAL MEDIA Summary The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) Manager, Digital Media helps shape NFWF's online presence by managing social media, website content, email campaigns...

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Communications Manager

  • Exelon
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago

These projects entail oversight of integrated communication plans, which include aspects of internal/external communications, marketing, advertising and digital media....

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Project, Associate Manager - Communications Manager - TS/SCI w/ Poly - McLean, VA

  • Deloitte
  • Rosslyn, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rosslyn, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Human Capital team helps organizations create value through people performance. We work with clients to reimagine work, the workforce, and the workplace across the...

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Corporate Initiatives - Manager, Communications Strategy & Execution

  • Geico Insurance
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 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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Manager, Communications and Digital Content Operations

  • State of Virginia
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Department: Office of University Branding Classification: Public Relations & Mktg Spec 3 Job Category: Classified Staff Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location:...

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KAP 2026-2027 - Media Relations Manager - Young Voices

  • Stand Together
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 10 days ago

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country's most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP...

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Paid Media Strategist

  • Streetsense
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 12 days ago

(display, video), social and search Proficient in building and managing campaigns in Meta, Google and Programmatic platforms Honed skills in negotiating and constructing digital media plans, understanding...

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Media Relations Manager

  • ONE Campaign
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Build and maintain positive working relationships with elite media, reporters, and partners; pitch coverage of ONE, our narratives and priorities to North American print, broadcast, and online media...

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Manager, Communications

  • IJM
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in...

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Senior Paid Media Manager

  • Choice Hotels
  • North Bethesda, MD (5 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • North Bethesda, MD (5 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Paid Media Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading and optimizing paid media programs across the full funnel to drive measurable business results....

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Communications Manager, Amazon Ads Comms

  • Amazon
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago

advertising environment - Track record of translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected...

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Media Relations Manager

  • Cato Institute
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description The Cato Institute seeks a strategic, proactive, and highly organized Media Relations Manager to help drive national media engagement for one of the worlds leading...

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Paid Media Manager, Labs

  • Choice Hotels
  • North Bethesda, MD (5 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • North Bethesda, MD (5 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 21 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Manager, Paid Media Labs is responsible for owning and operating key components of Choice Hotels Media Labs measurement, innovation, and data infrastructure, enabling scalable...

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Manager, Communications

  • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  • Alexandria, VA (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 23 days ago

General Description: The Communications Manager is responsible for owning and executing strategic communication initiatives that enhance AASLD and AASLD Foundation's communications efforts,...

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Demographic Data for Bethesda, MD

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Salary for Media Manager Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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Highest Education Level

Media Managers in Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD
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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