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 Gens 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. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com. Job Overview: We are looking for an Associate Manager, Media, to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As an Associate Manager, Media, you will be responsible for developing and nurturing collaborative relationships with campus media opportunities to facilitate meaningful visibility for brands with 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 with school contacts to identify and inventory media opportunities (print, digital, social, etc.) Collaborate with the Wasserman Next Gen Client Services team to understand the advertising needs of each client and provide client-specific media plan Serve as a liaison between campus contacts and Wasserman Next Gen clients to develop and execute on-campus media placements ensuring all campaigns are achieving client goals Manage and coordinate on-campus media campaigns by overseeing placement coordination, including but not limited to contracts, reporting/tracking, billing, etc. Track all campus learnings and activities in database by creating, updating, and maintaining accurate documentation of media properties Support daily workflow of client projects and proposals to ensure timely, economic execution Assist in 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 actively participating in building positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passion points Perform other duties, as assigned What We're Looking For: Bachelors degree with 1-2 years experience in media 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 focus with outstanding 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. Wasserman is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us. 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture. We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large. If this sounds like a place youd like to work, lets talk! Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music and entertainment. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the worlds most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.