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Wavemaker

Supervisor, Media Planning

Location: New York, United States · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Senior · Posted: October 13, 2026 · Verified: Nov 13, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Supervisor role partners with the Director on communication plan development, supervises implementation, directs marketing and media analyses, and acts as the primary planning/buying integration contact. The role supervises and trains planning staff, assumes media financial accountability, and manages relationships across agency and media partners.
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