Manager, Media Strategy
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Known scores A on the Alion truth index.
WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS
Known is what happens when a data science firm and a creative agency stop arguing and start collaborating. We were built from scratch with PhD data scientists and award-winning creatives working on the same briefs, from day one. That structure earned us an Ad Age #3 A-List ranking, back-to-back Data & Insights Agency of the Year wins, plus Emmys, Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies across clients in finance, tech, entertainment, consumer goods, and real estate. We're distributed across the U.S. and unapologetically ambitious.
If you're tired of choosing between doing smart work and doing creative work, you'll fit right in here.
BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU
About the role:
Known’s Media Science team uses advanced analytics, machine learning, statistics, and algorithms to plan and optimize advertising dollars. We partner with our clients to translate their business goals into meaningful metrics, and buy media across all channels to drive those target outcomes.
We are looking for a Manager, Media Strategy to join the team and work alongside data analysts, buyer scientists and channel activation teams.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Media Strategy
- Support the development of cross-channel strategy & planning for media accounts both externally and internally
- Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business goals, marketing objectives and competitive constraints for the purpose of creating agency media planning outputs
- Participate in writing client briefs & translating them into insights-led media strategy
- Collaborate with data science and channel leads who are responsible for driving campaign performance goals through the application of scientific methods and technology
- Remain fully embedded in all aspects of the campaign including the planning process, through campaign execution and measurement
- Ability to create media landscape updates and develop media consumption insights that lead into media plan implications
- Client Relations
- Support assigned aspects of client relationships
- Account Management
- Foster collaboration between teams; work with partner agencies (where applicable) to integrate messaging & creative campaigns into overall media campaigns
- Support cross-channel budget management working with client and internal stakeholders
- Assist in the development and management of timelines to ensure deliverables are executed in a timely manner
- Steward planning budgets and media activity across multiple campaigns
- Campaign Execution
- Coordinate with buyer scientist and channel teams to map strategy with activation
- Track measurement plan
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE
- 4+ years of media planning experience; agency experience preferred
- Broad knowledge of the overall media landscape, consumer behavior and media consumption with the ability to pull competitive reporting and target insights using media research/reporting resources
- Cross-channel understanding of the media plan ecosystem and lifecycle from strategy to reporting
- Curious mindset with strong critical thinking skills needed to solve diverse business challenges
- Experience working with clients, vendors or suppliers with the ability to develop trusted relationships
- Superb communication and developing presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple work-streams in a cross-functional environment (internally & externally)
- Desire to be a hands-on multi-tasker that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A data-driven approach, leveraging insights to develop strategy and define measurement
- Strong proficiency in Google Suite with keen attention to detail
- Experience using Mediaocean, Lumina, and Prisma
- Basic understanding of media activation platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, The Trade Desk, etc.
- Auto/EV industry experience
- Experience managing direct communication with clients and creative agencies (primary communicator for the HCP line of business)
- Ability to work independently, manage workload efficiently, and respond to client needs in a timely manner
- Curious mindset, dedicated to client satisfaction, and proactive in seeking opportunities to improve the client's business from a media standpoint
SOME OF OUR PERKS
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401k with company matching and no vesting period
- Annual bonuses
- Generous medical plan
- Paid parental leave
ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF
All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.
Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.
The base salary for this position is $90K - $105K.
This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.