Media Manager

Kenvue; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Holidays & time off

Volunteer time

Learning & development

Kenvuer networks

Job summary

Kenvue's Manager, National Media for the Neutrogena brand is seeking a strategic thinker to develop and execute holistic paid media across national channels, partnering with brand marketing, analytics, consumer insights, creative, commerce and agencies to optimize media investments.

The ideal candidate translates data into actionable recommendations, manages budgets, and leads cross-functional planning and performance reviews to drive growth for Neutrogena in North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 6–8 years of experience in media planning, activation/investment, or integrated marketing
• Strong understanding of digital media, paid social, video, search, programmatic, and measurement frameworks (MMM, attribution, audience measurement)
• Demonstrated ability to turn data into actionable recommendations and business outcomes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated media strategies, rooted in consumer insights, that deliver on business and marketing objectives
• Serve as a primary lead with agency partner across planning, activation, and analytics
• Effective budget management, stewardship and reporting as part of key financial and business processes
• Use audience insights and performance data to guide planning and investment
• Contribute to development of holistic marketing campaigns as part of a cross‑functional marketing team
• Partner with internal and agency teams to build, implement and optimize audience targeting frameworks
• Work closely with retail media team on media synergies, launch planning and performance
• Collaborate with Comm functions as part of end‑to‑end planning and delivery
• Analyze media performance, recommend improvements and lead optimization discussions with agency and internal teams
• Identify media trends, risks, and opportunities, continuously innovate with a test & learning mindset

Skills

Strong analytical

Data-driven

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications/Business

6–8 years media experience

Job description

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Media Manager

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role Reports To

Head of Media Skin Health, Neutrogena

Location

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location

Hybrid

What You Will Do

The Manager, National Media is responsible for developing and executing holistic paid media strategies that drive brand growth, consumer engagement, and business performance across national media channels on behalf of the Neutrogena brand. This role partners closely with brand marketing, analytics, consumer insights, creative, commerce, and agency partners to ensure media investments are optimized and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, deep knowledge of the evolving media landscape, and a passion for leveraging audience insights and data to deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integrated media strategies, rooted in consumer insights, that deliver on business and marketing objectives


• Serve as a primary lead with agency partner across planning, activation, and analytics


• Effective budget management, stewardship and reporting as part of key financial and business processes


• Use audience insights and performance data to guide planning and investment


• Contribute to development of holistic marketing campaigns as part of a cross‑functional marketing team


• Partner with internal and agency teams to build, implement and optimize audience targeting frameworks


• Work closely with retail media team on media synergies, launch planning and performance


• Collaborate with Comm functions as part of end‑to‑end planning and delivery


• Analyze media performance, recommend improvements and lead optimization discussions with agency and internal teams


• Identify media trends, risks, and opportunities, continuously innovate with a test & learn mindset

Required

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field


• 6–8 years of experience in media planning, activation/investment, or integrated marketing


• Strong understanding of digital media, paid social, video, search, programmatic, and measurement frameworks (MMM, attribution, audience measurement)


• Demonstrated ability to turn data into actionable recommendations and business outcomes


• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills


• Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred

• Experience working on large consumer brands, beauty category preferred


• Experience managing media budgets across a portfolio


• Familiarity with retail media and commerce-driven media strategies


• Experience managing agency relationships and cross‑functional stakeholders

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking


• Consumer‑Centric Mindset


• Data‑Driven Decision Making


• Collaboration & Influence


• Innovation & Curiosity


• Results Orientation


• Accountability & Ownership


• Strong Communication & Storytelling

Success Measures

• Achievement of business and marketing KPIs


• Media ROI improvements


• Successful execution of media plans and launches


• Cross‑functional integration

What’s In It For You

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
$124,100.00 - $175,200.00
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*


• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!


• Learning & Development Opportunities


• Kenvuer Impact Networks


• This list could vary based on location/region


• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.