Sr Manager, Media Strategy

Post Consumer Brands is seeking a Senior Media Manager to lead a team of media experts and support the strategy, build, and execution of data driven marketing programs for PCB’s portfolio of brands. Leading all aspects of media including strategizing, measuring and optimizing media programs across both the pet & grocery categories is a key part of this role. Proven ability to lead a team and drive results. Being comfortable with data and ambiguity will be important as you are helping shape a new capability. Responsibilities And Accountabilities Leadership Lead a team of 4+ high achieving media experts Direct and develop talent Strategic Collaboration Influence and educate cross‑functional stakeholders on media investment strategies by brand Work closely with cross‑functional teams including brand, sales, marketing communications and insights Partner with brand teams to guide A&C investments and educate teams on media impact to sales and goals Combine brand insights with sales priorities to create media investment scenarios Partner with agency to define campaign KPIs and measurement approach by the consumer funnel Educate PCB leadership on media landscape including linear TV, streaming TV, online video, national display, paid social, retail media, search, OOH, etc Media Planning Lead and serve as media point‑of‑contact for annual planning workstreams across all brands Develop full funnel media campaigns across all brands Plan media budgets across a wide variety of channels including TV, OLV, display, paid social, retail media, search and national promotions Present planning milestones and gain approval from key leadership stakeholders Media Measurement Set measurement goals for media spend by channel and across the full funnel Translate data into actionable insights, identifying opportunities and risks Educate and communicate impact of media programs to the broader organization Continuously monitor and analyze programs, improving upon the understanding of our audience and identifying opportunities to increase impact Partner with insights team on annual media mix measurement workstreams and utilize results to inform future plans and optimizations Lead process for creative optimizations & testing strategies, including A/B testing at the channel level Lead process for audience optimizations & testing strategies Lead process for new channel testing Work Location: Hybrid 3 days per week onsite in Lakeville, MN Qualifications What We’re Looking For 5–7 years of experience in media, marketing strategy, or planning Proven experience leading teams and developing talent (people leadership required) Strong background in digital media, including retail media, search, and programmatic Experience managing or influencing large media budgets and translating strategy into execution Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity, action, and results Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with comfort presenting to senior stakeholders A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across cross‑functional teams Bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred) The budget for this role is up to $135k base with 20% Short Term Incentive Bonus eligibility Why You’ll Love This Role Make a visible impact: Shape media strategy across household‑name brands and see your work directly influence business results Build something new: Help define and scale a growing media capability within the organization Lead with purpose: Develop and mentor a talented team while driving meaningful outcomes Work at the intersection of brand & commerce: Play a unique role connecting full‑funnel media strategy with retail execution Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. Enjoy the resources of a leading CPG company with the speed and ownership of a lean team If you’re energized by the opportunity to lead, build, and transform how media drives growth and you’re ready to bring clarity to complexity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Today and Help Us Shape the Future of Media at Post Consumer Brands The budget for this role is $135k base with 20% short term incentive bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Post Consumer Brands