Sr Associate, Paid Media Strategy & Ad Operations, Audio (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House is hiring a Senior Associate to support media buying for the Audio division. As an ideal candidate, you are familiar with current media channels and advertising options, with experience working directly with ad partners. You’ll provide key support and best practices as we continue to refine our growing corporate digital advertising operations. The media buyer will be joining the Paid Media Strategy and Ad Operations team, a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to paid media planning, execution, and optimization; and to staying on top of the latest trends and vendors in an ever-changing advertising landscape. 

Specific responsibilities include:   

• Work closely with members of the Paid Media Strategy & Ad Ops team dedicated to the Audio team on planning, execution, and management of dozens of ad campaigns with multiple partners at any given time 
• Collaborate closely with the marketers on the PRH Audio team, actively participating in planning meetings, contributing thoughtful and informed recommendations 
• Form and manage relationships with PRH’s major ad partners 
• Research and meet with potential new vendors as we continue seek to expand our partnerships 
• Negotiate terms for insertion orders, secure signatures, communicate specs and timelines, and traffic all necessary materials to ad partners on schedule 
• Ensure partners have a clear understanding of our marketing goals and KPIs, and that it’s reflected in the campaign reports they deliver 
• Assist with hands-on campaign set up with self-serve platforms, such as Meta, Google, and/or TikTok 
• Work with the Performance Marketing team to analyze campaign reporting and provide strategic recommendations at the audience, campaign, and platform levels to deliver stronger performance aligned with campaign goals 
• Ensure implementation of ad operations requirements and best practices for campaigns, including tracking, tagging, and campaign set-up 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in media buying, digital advertising, or similar role    
• Familiarity in the language of digital marketing metrics and online measurement (CTR, CPM, ROAS, etc.)   
• Experience managing multiple campaigns at different stages of execution  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to network and build relationships remotely 
• Impeccable organizational skills with a keen attention to detail  
• Ability to assess and prioritize workload and work independently, utilizing effective time management skills  
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams concurrently  
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environment  
• Ability to analyze performance data and extract actionable insights to inform campaign plans 
• Audiobook listener a plus! 

The PRH office is located in New York, NY. The position is open to remote candidates. 

The salary for this position is $61,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.       

Please apply by March 5th using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements 

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 277802