Associate Manager, Media

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Next Gen connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. Wasserman Next Gen’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an AssociateManager,Media,to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As anAssociate Manager, Media,you willbe responsible fordeveloping and nurturing collaborative relationships withcampus media opportunitiestofacilitatemeaningful visibility for brandswith the Next Generation.

This is a fixed-term role currently approved through December 31, 2026, with a strong likelihood of extension beyond that date based on business needs and performance.

What You'll Do:

• Develop business relationships withschoolcontactstoidentifyand inventory media opportunities (print, digital, social, etc.)

• Collaborate with theWasserman Next GenClient Services team tounderstand theadvertisingneeds of each client andprovideclient-specificmedia plan

• Serve as a liaison between campus contacts andWasserman Next Genclients to develop and execute on-campus media placementsensuringall campaigns are achieving client goals

• Manage and coordinate on-campus mediacampaignsby overseeing placementcoordination, including but not limitedtocontracts,reporting/tracking, billing, etc.

• Track all campus learnings and activities indatabase bycreating,updating,andmaintainingaccuratedocumentation ofmedia properties

• Support daily workflow ofclient projectsand proposalstoensuretimely, economic execution

• Assistin producing client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative program data

• Research higher education institutions, including campus trends, policies, procedures, event opportunities, campus contacts, etc.

• Participate in agency brainstorms to help develop new, creative ways to engage Next Gen consumers

• Contribute to agency culture by activelyparticipatingin building positive internal relationships andmaintainingenthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passion points

• Perform other duties, as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years’ experience inmedia planning and buying

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

• Values and respects the importance of organization and time management for effective multitasking

• Customer-service focuswithoutstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills

• Creative thinker that is willing to travel ‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s)

• Self-motivated with proven ability to think quickly and problem solve

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Base salary range: $43-55K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role 

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.