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The Variable · 1 day ago

Media Supervisor

Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Variable is a forward-thinking advertising agency committed to driving ownable differentiation for clients. As a Media Supervisor, you will lead day-to-day media planning, shape strategies, and ensure seamless campaign execution that aligns with business outcomes.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketing

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Megan Streba

Responsibilities

Support the development of media strategies and plans, including research, audience insights, plan design, and measurement frameworks

Own day-to-day planning responsibilities, including budgets, flowcharts, timelines, and reporting

Monitor campaign pacing and performance, recommending optimizations to deliver on client goals

Partner with analytics and strategy experts to ensure accurate execution and optimization of campaigns

Stay current on AI-powered media tools and platforms, bringing forward applications that improve planning precision and efficiency

You’ll be a point of contact for day-to-day client communications, ensuring confidence and clarity in every interaction

Present media plans, recommendations, and performance updates with authority, connecting insights back to client objectives

Proactively surface opportunities and smart POVs that strengthen client strategies and demonstrate expertise

Act as a trusted advisor in your areas of expertise, helping clients navigate the media landscape with confidence

You directly or indirectly manage and mentor planners and/or associates, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional development

Ensure the accuracy and quality of deliverables produced by junior staff

Foster collaboration across departments, ensuring media integrates seamlessly with creative, brand strategy, and analytics

Contribute to agency initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and process improvements

Qualification

Media PlanningOmni-channel Media PlansPlanning ToolsCampaign Performance MonitoringDigital Media EcosystemOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

3–5 years of media planning experience in an agency environment

Proven ability to develop and present omni-channel media plans across traditional and digital platforms

Strong understanding of planning tools and systems (e.g., Prisma, MediaTools, Telmar, Nielsen, MRI-Simmons)

Experience monitoring campaign performance and making data-driven optimizations

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a client-service mindset

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Advertising, Media, Marketing, or related field preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with strong employer contributions

401(k) with a 4 percent employer match , immediately vested

Monthly, non-taxable cell phone reimbursement

Meaningful bonus opportunities , including client referrals, employee referrals, and a peer-to-peer bonus program that gives you $1,000 each year to recognize teammates doing great work

Up to 14 weeks of paid parental and medical leave , plus a paid, part-time transition back to work, designed to support recovery, bonding, and balance for all parents

Generous paid time off that increases with tenure, plus Me Time Off (MTO) for the real-life moments that don’t require a full PTO day

Paid holidays and agency-wide closures , with additional flexibility built into our time-off approach

Bereavement leave that recognizes loss in all its forms, including miscarriage

Protected “Heads Down” time every Wednesday afternoon , reserved for deep focus and uninterrupted work

Hybrid work model with intentional in-office collaboration and flexibility where it works best

Mental health, financial wellness, and well-being resources to support you as a whole person