Media Manager

Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a Media Manager who will beresponsible for the seamless adaptation and execution of global media plans across the Zone, overseeing the planning, budgeting, production and execution of all campaigns across Print, Outdoors, Digital Display, Connected TV and Lightboxes. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape and demonstrated experience managing multiple agency partners and external vendors.The role will manage the planning and execution of all seasonal campaigns, sourcing and assessing brand-relevant local media opportunities within the zone, while partnering with the central team (HQ) to facilitate necessary approvals and ensure timely, effective launches.6-7 years of experience – brand or agency side, luxury experience strongly preferredMedia planning and buying skillsKnowledge of media productionStrong budget managementProfessional presentation, excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to be agile, pivot as needed and manage many high-priority projects at once, in fast paced environmentFoster and maintain positive working relationships with all media agencies and vendorsTeam player with a pro-active attitudeThe appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD $120,000- $130,000 annually, plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and two retirement plans, both with employer contributions.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Media PlanningDevelop and adapt seasonal media plans by channel, ensuring alignment with global strategy, local business needs and brand guidelinesPartner with agency teams to build and refine media plans, incorporating market-specific nuance and opportunitiesContinually optimize partner, tactic and channel mix to maximize impact of campaigns according to KPIsEffectively manage media budgets across multiple countries and channels, ensuring alignment with internal finance team Partner with Social Media Manager to ensure alignment across all paid channelsPrint MediaStrong knowledge of the print media landscape, current industry trends and existing positive relationships with media vendors and publishersExperience in negotiating positioning packages Co-ordination with the agency teams in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and Latin America/ Caribbean for direction on print media plans- ability to make timely decisions on plan changes, accountability for plans and budget, direction on production and traffickingWeekly management of the schedule in the New York Times Sunday Styles section which includes confirmation of media and final approval on creative production in partnership with Advertising AssistantManage appropriate monthly sign off/approval on the media plans to ensure that all media is booked in a timely fashion Co-ordination with Leased Dept Stores on participation in their seasonal catalogues. Negotiation of positions, rates, and maintenance of corresponding media plan Manage relevant budgets per zone OOH MediaCoordinate the monthly outdoor media plan for all OOH placements, inclusive of billboards and digital unitsEnsure that video/creative are trafficked on a timely basis and that correct specifications have been provided to the HQ teamContinually assess new opportunities in key markets for consideration Strong knowledge of the outdoor marketplace, evolving industry trends and emerging innovationOversee production, shipping, and installs for all OOH billboard creative changeoutsDigital Display MediaExperience with working with a variety of different digital partners to generate media plans that meet campaign objectivesAbility to negotiate media opportunities with strong attention to detail on all elements of a media plan from inception to executionResponsible for campaign monitoring, optimizations, and reporting to achieve optimal resultsCoordination of all approvals, logistics, and production for timely launchesAbility to analyze post campaign performance for future best practiceCTV MediaBased on specific campaign needs, co-ordinate with the media agency on TV and Connected TV plans and buys as neededExperience with planning and buying Advanced/Connected TV and Cinema as well as other digital TV opportunities