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Advance Local Media

Sr. Media Strategist

Manhattan, NY

$70K - $75K/yr

We're looking for a Sr. Media Strategist who's genuinely curious about how media works. Someone who asks the kind of questions that reframe a problem, and who can translate a client's goals into a ...

Mythic

Senior Media Strategist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Senior Media Strategist Reports to: VP, Comms Strategy Revision Date: May 2026 Work Location: Mythic is headquartered in Charlotte, NC; highly qualified candidates may be considered for fully remote ...

Da Francesco's

Sr. Media Strategist

Manhattan, NY

$70K - $75K/yr

We're looking for a Sr. Media Strategist who's genuinely curious about how media works. Someone who asks the kind of questions that reframe a problem, and who can translate a client's goals into a ...

Viamedia

Senior Client Media Strategist

The Senior Media Strategist will oversee the day-to-day management of all inbound sales proposal requests in a player/coach position, managing direct reports while also producing high quality media ...

Verve

Senior Media Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Media Strategist to join our growing Sales Strategy team. This person will play a critical role in shaping Jun Group's go-to-market efforts by developing strategic media ...

INSPYR Solutions

Media Strategist

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

Role Summary The Media Strategy & Planning Lead is a senior, cross-channel role accountable for shaping and delivering holistic media strategies across paid media ecosystems, including ONP, OFP, and ...

85sixty

Senior Media Strategist, Paid Social

Del Mar, CA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

As a Senior Media Strategist within 85SIXTY, you will have responsibility for working with clients and internal team members to define objectives and KPIs as well as devising methods for accurately ...

Allen & Gerritsen

Senior Media Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

Working closely with Strategy, Creative, Analytics, Account, and Media teams, the Senior Media Planner helps bring bold ideas to life through smart, insight-driven media recommendations.

Anchour

Senior Paid Media Strategist

New Gloucester, ME · Remote

Overview We're looking for a Senior Paid Media Strategist to lead paid media strategy, execution, and storytelling across a portfolio of clients - and to help shape how we do this work as our media ...

Allen & Gerritsen

Senior Media Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Working closely with Strategy, Creative, Analytics, Account, and Media teams, the Senior Media Planner helps bring bold ideas to life through smart, insight-driven media recommendations.

Allen & Gerritsen

Senior Media Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Working closely with Strategy, Creative, Analytics, Account, and Media teams, the Senior Media Planner helps bring bold ideas to life through smart, insight-driven media recommendations.

Gupta Media

Senior Social Media Strategist

Boston, MA · On-site

Gupta Media is looking for an experienced Senior Social Media Strategist who works at the intersection of creativity, culture, and business. In this role, you will lead social and influencer ...

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How much do senior media strategist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior media strategist in the United States is $65,671.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Media Strategist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Media Strategist, you need expertise in media planning, campaign analysis, and audience segmentation, often supported by a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with media buying platforms (such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager), analytics tools, and media planning software is essential. Strong communication, leadership, and creative problem-solving skills help differentiate top performers in this role. These skills and qualities ensure the development and execution of effective media strategies that maximize ROI and achieve client objectives.

What is a Senior Media Strategist?

A Senior Media Strategist is a marketing professional who designs, implements, and oversees media campaigns to reach target audiences and achieve business objectives. They analyze market trends, select the most effective media channels, and coordinate with creative teams to ensure messaging aligns with brand goals. Senior Media Strategists also manage budgets, monitor campaign performance, and adjust strategies for optimal results. Their role is crucial in maximizing the impact and efficiency of advertising and promotional efforts.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Media Strategists when managing multi-channel campaigns?

Senior Media Strategists often encounter challenges such as coordinating messaging consistency across diverse platforms, adapting to rapidly changing media trends, and ensuring accurate measurement of campaign performance. Balancing client expectations with budget limitations and navigating the complexities of targeting specific audiences on multiple channels also require strong analytical and communication skills. Effective collaboration with creative, analytics, and account teams is essential to address these challenges and deliver successful outcomes.
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Sr. Media Strategist

Sr. Media Strategist

Advance Local Media

Manhattan, NY

$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
We're looking for a Sr. Media Strategist who's genuinely curious about how media works. Someone who asks the kind of questions that reframe a problem, and who can translate a client's goals into a channel strategy, audience approach, and budget framework that moves the needle.
You'll own the media planning on tier-1 campaigns, partner with Account Managers and cross-functional teams, and play a real role in how our junior planners develop. You'll work with clients regularly (mostly digitally, occasionally in person), not as the relationship lead, but as the person in the room who can explain why the media plan is built the way it is.
You'll get close partnership, direct feedback, and a manager who's invested in your craft. We're looking for someone who brings strong systems thinking, good judgment under ambiguity, and the kind of intellectual range that makes the room smarter.

Compensation for this position is comprised of a base salary plus incentive compensation. The base salary range is $70,000 to $75,000 per year. Additional incentives bring total potential compensation to $84,000 - $94,200.

What you'll do
  • Own the media planning on tier-1 campaigns, from translating the brief into a channel strategy and budget framework through plan presentation and optimization guidance
  • Define audience strategy for campaigns, identifying the right targeting approaches, data sources, and segmentation logic based on client goals and budget reality
  • Advise on media mix across paid media channels, balancing reach, frequency, cost efficiency, and client objectives
  • Partner with Account Managers in client conversations as the media planning authority, explaining channel decisions and pressure-testing assumptions in real time
  • Build media plans, investment recommendations, and strategy decks that connect audience to channel to budget to KPI in a clear narrative
  • Own planning math: budget allocation across channels, forecasting, pacing models, and reconciliation
  • Lead research inputs that inform planning decisions, including competitive landscape, audience data, platform capabilities, and market context, and turn them into actionable media recommendations
  • Evaluate and recommend media partners, platforms, and inventory sources; lead RFP response development where appropriate
  • Design measurement frameworks and test-and-learn structures so we can prove what's working and optimize with intent
  • Mentor junior planners by asking good questions, modeling strong process, and helping them level up
  • Stay sharp on the media landscape, including new platforms, shifting audience behavior, vendor capabilities, and pricing trends, and bring that knowledge into planning decisions

The experience you'll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years in media planning or buying, with hands-on experience building and presenting full-funnel media plans for complex campaigns. Coaching or mentoring experience is a plus.
  • Confident owning planning math: budget allocation across channels, forecasting, pacing, and reconciliation
  • A track record of media plans, strategy decks, and investment recommendations you built and presented to clients
  • Experience presenting and defending media plans to clients and stakeholders; you're comfortable explaining the why behind channel and budget decisions, not just walking through the slides
  • Comfort across digital media platforms with hands-on experience in search, social, and/or DSP a plus
  • Familiarity with audience data platforms or third-party data providers (LiveRamp, GWI, or similar) is a strong plus
  • Experience with media planning tools (Bionic, Strata, or similar) preferred
  • Experience in political, advocacy, higher ed, or utilities verticals is a plus.
  • Sharp organizational and analytical instincts, comfortable juggling multiple campaigns on tight timelines without losing the details

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