Marketing Associate Media Manager

PepsiCo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a Marketing Associate Media Manager to drive innovative media strategies. The role involves collaboration across teams and leveraging data to optimize campaigns. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in digital media and a passion for driving brand growth. Join a culture that values diversity and encourages personal growth while making a global impact.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant marketing and/or media experience.
• 2+ years of media experience across budgeting, planning, strategy, execution.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement data driven paid media strategies.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholder groups.
• Contribute to media analytics and best practices.

Skills

Digital Media

Data Driven Marketing

Collaboration

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Overview
At PepsiCo, we’re game changers, snack makers, and thirst quenchers—trailblazing the future, faster, stronger, and better together. We do it all, from the crunch of Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos, to the fizz of Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, and Bubly. With one of the world’s largest food and beverage portfolios, we’re constantly innovating, creating, and growing— faster, stronger, and better.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.

Dare for Better. Join PepsiCo.

The One PEP Media Team is looking for a strategic, results-oriented Associate Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative marketing environment. The Associate Media Manager will provide paid media guidance to internal marketing teams, leading brand media execution, developing processes for campaign management, and collaborating with Marketing Sciences to measure and optimize media impact.

Responsibilities
- Lead data-driven paid media strategies to optimize short-term ROI and long-term brand growth.
- Act as media lead for Jack Links and Marias Gamesa, supporting campaign execution for Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.
- Support growth categories like Macro Snacks, Hispanic Business Unit, and Away from Home.
- Develop and implement media planning processes, analyze performance, and support strategic planning.
- Collaborate with external agencies and internal teams to ensure integrated media planning.
- Contribute to media analytics, training, and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Media; Master’s preferred.
- 3-4 years of relevant marketing/media experience, including 2+ years in media planning and execution.
- Passion for digital media, data-driven marketing, and emerging trends.
- Strong communication, collaboration, project management, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $89,000 - $149,000, based on experience and location.
- Performance bonus, paid time off, health benefits, retirement plans, and more.

Additional Information
- Location: Chicago, IL or other locations as applicable.
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Industry: Manufacturing and Food & Beverage.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.