Senior Media Analyst (SEM)

VaynerMedia LLC • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $65,000 - $75,000 / year • 21h ago

ABOUT VAYNERX

VaynerX (https://vaynerx.com) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

This position will be expected to work out of the NYC office 2-4 days a week.

In a Nutshell:

The Senior Analyst drives digital media campaign success from strategy to execution. This hybrid role blends planning and hands-on buying, requiring expertise in developing and implementing innovative SEM strategies, leading a team, and delivering exceptional client results. The Senior Analyst, SEM acts as a key marketing partner to clients, providing strategic guidance, fostering relationships, and ensuring effective media investments.

What You’ll Do:

Manage the full campaign lifecycle, from initial strategy and client consultation on media approaches, platform nuances, and ad operations (to maximize ROI) to hands-on buying, budget management, and ongoing performance optimization.
Develop and deliver comprehensive, data-driven media strategies that encompass planning, execution, and optimization across digital platforms to achieve client goals.
Oversee media plan execution, proactively identifying opportunities to improve campaign performance, troubleshooting issues, and managing ad technology vendors.
Create deliverables such as quarterly decks and performance recaps, and monitor campaign performance to derive insights and implement data-backed optimizations.
Provide excellent client service, including proactive communication, strategic guidance, and the cultivation of strong client relationships.
Lead and mentor 1-2 Media Analysts, fostering growth, a collaborative culture, and high-quality work.
Oversee team performance, deliverables, and workflows, implementing process improvements and optimizing structures to maximize output.
Collaborate with internal teams (Insights & Strategy, Creative, Project Management, Analytics) to develop omnichannel media strategies.
Contribute to agency growth by identifying opportunities to offer additional services to existing clients and introduce new clients.
Maintain relationships with media vendors and develop platform, publisher, and brand partnerships.

What You’ve Got:

2-3+ years of media agency experience managing and executing across digital platforms
Experience buying and planning across multiple digital media channels with depth in Paid Search (Google, Bing, Amazon)
Fluency with analytics, attribution, and measurement systems (e.g., Google Analytics, MOAT/IAS/DoubleVerify).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and recommend effective solutions.
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, V-LookUps, macros) and ability to work in-platform.
Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, and distill actionable insights.
Proven ability to provide constructive feedback, advocate for the team, and deliver kind candor.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrates a collaborative, empathetic, and proactive approach, building strong working relationships and fostering a positive team environment. Understands the importance of listening, valuing diverse perspectives, and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Exhibits a drive for continuous learning, improvement, and innovation, readily adapting to new technologies, industry trends, and evolving client needs. Embraces challenges as opportunities for professional development and seeks out ways to enhance skills and knowledge.
Possesses the ability to solve problems creatively and work effectively across teams, demonstrating strong communication, diplomacy, and conflict-resolution skills. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and contributes to a culture of shared success.

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!