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Head of Media and Communications

$45k - $100k
Full-time

VML

Who We Are VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

VML is seeking a Media Manager, Programmatic to support a large and innovative automotive client. You will responsible for building, activating, and optimizing programmatic campaigns based upon client KPIs, as well as maintaining and analyzing campaign performance data.

Creates and refines internal and client-facing performance reports in-depth analyses of marketing campaigns

Provides frequent progress reports regarding online marketing efforts and performance metrics to clients

Executes media plans within DSPs, publishers, networks, and managed partner relationships

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills

About 1-3 years in digital with a focus in Programmatic Media, agency experience required

Understanding of traditional banners, mobile, video, social and cross device media tactics

Strong software use skills including in-depth knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access), and aptitude to quickly learn new tools

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