Manager, Emerging Media & Technology

Summary

Join the Ad Council's Media Team as a Manager, Emerging Media & Technology (EMT) to support the team's emerging media & technology center of excellence. The role involves activating pre-vetted EMT projects, leveraging industry thought leaders, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• 3+ years of digital marketing experience at media or creative agencies
• Familiarity of the media landscape and some experience in emerging media platforms and technologies such as immersive 3D spaces, Generative AI, Web3, Blockchain, spatial computing, robotics, etc
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with colleagues within and outside AC’s Media department
• Skilled at project management; organized and detail-oriented with a capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while thriving in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive and adept at taking ownership of projects with manager’s oversight
• Ability to multitask and successfully deliver simultaneous projects on-time and within budget
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and a positive attitude
• A genuine interest and passion for social causes, volunteering and/or philanthropy

Responsibilities

• Foster and cultivate deep, long-term relationships with emerging media and technology partners
• Plan and launch pre-vetted test & learn partnerships across viable verticals in the EMT ecosystem
• Provide post-activation reports to demonstrate the success of projects, which could include a public facing case study to be hosted in the EMT section of Ad Council’s partnership toolkit
• Provide research and landscape reviews to educate the EMT group about viable verticals or specific platform product offerings where partnerships can be implemented
• Assist with the management of the Ad Council’s Emerging Media & Technology Committee and its activities
• Participate in internal Ad Council taskforces and thought leadership focused on EMT topics and verticals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure visibility, transferability, and measurability of EMT activations. Insights & Analytics for measurement to ensure all partnership data is inputted and tracked
• Media Strategy & Engagement for partner handoff when scalable
• Manage operational duties for the team, consisting of but not limited to: managing calendars and scheduling meetings, setting meeting agendas, active listening and contributing, note-taking and email follow-up to partners, and participating in team brainstorm/ideation sessions
• Develop materials and presentations for key partner meetings or internal purposes
• Collaborate with campaign teams to deliver digital creative assets; this could include requesting asset resizes and getting approvals from sponsors and media partners
• Occasionally attend EMT industry conferences and submit applications for industry awards

Benefits

• Full remote work arrangements
• Robust and flexible time off
• Parental/Caregiver leave
• ���Health” days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health and Flexible Savings benefit
• Reimbursement toward health and wellness expenses
• Additional insurances for your spouse/children/pets
• Participation in the Ad Council 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous annual company contributions
• Professional and skill-based development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement