Head of Media and Communications

Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND ® , RXBAR ® , Nutri-Grain ® , Special K Bars ® , and Pure Organic ® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo®, Rice Krispies Treats® and Pop Tarts®. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
Reporting to the Tasty & Wholesome Integrated Marketing Lead, the Paid Media Manager will lead paid media strategy and execution for Pop-Tarts®, Eggo®, and Rice Krispies Treats® across the U.This role is responsible for maximizing media performance and ROI by translating brand strategy, audience insights, and data into effective media plans that drive growth. Partnering closely with Analytics and cross-functional teams, the Paid Media Manager will optimize investments and turn performance insights into business results.

Media Strategy & Ownership – Lead end-to-end integrated paid media strategy, planning, and activation for Pop-Tarts®, Eggo®, and Rice Krispies Treats®, ensuring investments drive both brand growth and business performance.
Audience Strategy & Activation – Leverage first, second, and third-party data, consumer insights, and retail intelligence to identify high-value audiences and develop audience-first activation plans across strategic audience objectives.
Translate campaign performance, sales lift, and Marketing Mix Modeling results into actionable insights that continuously optimize media investments and improve business outcomes.
Agency & Partner Leadership – Lead media agency and platform partner relationships, setting strategic direction, driving accountability, and ensuring best-in-class planning, execution, innovation, and performance.
Investment & Budget Stewardship – Manage media budgets, annual planning, flowcharts, approvals, and investment optimization to maximize effectiveness and efficiency across all investments.
Learning, Innovation & Cross-Functional Leadership – Champion a culture of testing and learning while partnering closely with Brand, Analytics, and the Integrated Agency Team teams to identify growth opportunities and advance marketing effectiveness.
Deep expertise in integrated paid media, with a proven track record of developing and executing integrated media strategies that drive measurable brand and business growth.

Strong audience, data, and analytics capabilities, leveraging consumer insights and in-market performance data to uncover growth opportunities, inform investment decisions, and optimize performance.
Expert knowledge of today's media ecosystem, including Linear TV, Connected TV, Paid Social, Online Video, Search, Retail Media, and emerging channels, with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
Ability to translate complex data and performance results into clear, actionable recommendations, influencing stakeholders and driving smarter business decisions.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience managing agency partners, working cross-functionally, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 4, 2026. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .