Media Administrator
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience.
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Administration, or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, digital media platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and programmatic advertising.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Manage media budgets, ensuring correct allocation of resources and fulfillment of campaign objectives.
- Negotiate rates, advertising space, and terms with media providers across television, radio, digital, press, and out-of-home media to secure favorable commercial conditions.
- Plan and coordinate the execution of advertising placements across media and platforms according to the established strategy.
- Track purchase orders, insertions, and campaign execution to ensure technical specifications and timelines are met.
- Monitor campaign performance and produce reports on media investment, reach, frequency, and results for analysis and optimization.
- Coordinate with creative, strategy, and account teams to ensure correct implementation of media campaigns.
- Maintain strong commercial relationships with media outlets, agencies, and providers.
- Control and reconcile invoices, broadcast proofs, and supporting documentation for media investment.
- Identify optimization opportunities and new advertising placements that benefit brands.
- Knowledge of media-monitoring software such as IBOPE, Nielsen, or similar tools.
About the company
Wunderman Thompson blends creative advertising, data-driven consultancy, and technology to drive growth for brands. It delivers creative campaigns and brand strategies, uses data and insights to help businesses transform, and offers technology solutions such as WaterLight, a product that converts salt water into electrical power. The company earns revenue through project-based fees, retainers, and performance-based incentives. It differentiates itself with an integrated approach that combines creativity, data, and technology, backed by global clients and award-winning work. Its goal is to help ambitious brands grow by delivering measurable, impactful results.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1958
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VML won Kohl's digital transformation work, signaling sticky enterprise demand in 2025.
- Healthcare and B2B remain strong; VML cites these as core growth categories.
- VML kept winning awards in 2026, including Gold at the ANDY Awards.
What critics are saying
- WPP cut hundreds of jobs in 2026, with VML employees notified directly.
- The FTC and eight states sued WPP in April 2026 over ad-buying practices.
- VML's brand is gone; integration into VML creates execution risk and identity drift.
What makes Wunderman Thompson unique
- Wunderman Thompson lives on inside VML, uniting commerce, data, and creative scale.
- VML combines 30,000 people across 64 markets, giving global delivery depth.
- WPP Open gives VML proprietary AI tooling with OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
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