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Wavemaker

Manager, Media Planning

Location: Multi-Location (3 Locations) · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Mid-Level · Posted: October 8, 2026 · Verified: Nov 13, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This supervisory role works closely with the planning director on all aspects of media planning and serves as the primary daily client contact. The supervisor leads the development of media plans, uses research tools like Vividata and ComScore to build recommendations, and presents plans to clients, while supervising and mentoring junior team members and managing campaign budgets.
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