Hybrid Media Account Manager: Strategy, Buying & Leadership

Media Works, Ltd.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Works in Baltimore, MD seeks a Media Account Manager with 6–10+ years of hands‑on experience to drive strategy, research, planning, negotiation and placement across traditional and digital media for existing clients and new business.

You will lead multi‑platform media plans, train teammates, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with internal teams in a fast‑paced environment. This exempt role emphasizes strategic thinking and client leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead media strategy across traditional and digital channels.
• Strong vendor relations and negotiation skills for TV, radio, print, OTT, OOH, digital and social.
• Experience with media planning/buying software such as Strata preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills for client teams and C‑Suite executives.
• Detail‑oriented with strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between media vendors, client, and agency.
• Develop multi‑platform media plans meeting client goals and objectives.
• Lead internal and external meetings, present insights and strategy.
• Train and advise junior staff and interns on media processes.
• Manage asset trafficking, QC, and post‑buy analysis to optimize delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with area media partners.

Skills

Polished presentation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

GA4 and Datorama analytics

Education

Strata media planning software

Tools

Asana

Strata

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Media Works in Baltimore, MD seeks a Media Account Manager with 6–10+ years of hands‑on experience to drive strategy, research, planning, negotiation and placement across traditional and digital media for existing clients and new business.

You will lead multi‑platform media plans, train teammates, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with internal teams in a fast‑paced environment. This exempt role emphasizes strategic thinking and client leadership.