Media Supervisor (Performance Media) Job at VML South Africa in Kansas City

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

What We're Looking For :

VML is looking for a performance-driven Media Supervisor to lead and execute media strategies that deliver accountable outcomes for our clients. You have expertise in media planning and buying across Search, Paid Social, and Display. You are a strategic thinker who can develop and implement data-informed audience segmentations and optimize campaigns for success.

What You'll Do :

• Understand client industry, business offering, and related products / services / brands.
• Feed channel insights to media plan and media strategy.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how to activate in specific channels.
• Define channel segmentation within platforms to achieve the objectives set out by the media plan.
• Develop Trafficking briefs from an existing media plan / strategy.
• Conduct campaign check-ins and ensure that all required campaigns are live, paused, or ended as needed.
• Manage the media budget pacing process, including frequent check-ins with Connections Managers, as well as oversight of the vendor invoice process.
• Upload and edit digital campaigns within Media Platforms (Facebook Business Manager, DV360, Google Ads, SA360, Bing Ads, LinkedIn & More).
• Utilize and understand large data-dumps to upload / change / create campaigns through bulk processes.
• Navigate through all media platforms required to service a client.
• Identify in-platform optimization needs and implement changes to level-set performance.
• Keep a log of changes through optimization entries.
• Integrate paid media capability across other service lines : SEO, Development, Reporting, Client Services, and Strategy.

Who You Are :

What You'll Need :

What we offer :

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military / veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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.

$60,000 — $140,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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