Senior Media Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media</strong></p> <p>QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online <strong>marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands</strong>. We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks.</p> <p>Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven <strong>matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster.</strong> They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results.</p> <p>Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience.</p> <p>We believe in:</p> <ul> <li>The direct measurability of digital media.</li> <li>Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.)</li> <li>The advantages of technology.</li> </ul> <p>We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel.</p> <p> </p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Job Category</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":40}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">QuinStreet has an immediate opening for a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Media Manager </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">for our </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Personal Loans, Debt and Credit, and Emerging Verticals Division (“AmONE”)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">. This role is responsible for owning a media target for this division and coordinating all efforts to achieve that target with our centralized </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Display/Social Paid Media team</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">. The role includes optimizing user experiences, scaling media purchasing initiatives, and analyzing data to align media opportunities with the right clients. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559738":240,"335559739":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands-on role and the ideal candidate will have experience in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">media buying across social and display channels, data analysis, and project management</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to support strategic growth and drive performance. We are seeking a self-starter who has experience in customer acquisition and driving needle moving results in the lead generation space. You will be expected to deliver results in the form of margin $’s against a P&L target along with reporting progress against that target and the initiatives to achieve it.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559738":240,"335559739":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559738":240,"335559739":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Responsibilities:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":40}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: 1;" data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaboration & Strategy:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Act as the main point of contact between the display/social media purchasing team and the AmONE team to align strategies and drive performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559738":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Media Optimization:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Identify opportunities to scale media purchasing efforts and improve campaign performance across display and social channels.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Data Analysis:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Utilize </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Microsoft Excel, Tableau (or similar BI tools)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to analyze data, identify trends, and determine the best client fit for media opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Merchandising & UX Improvement:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Assist in developing and optimizing new and existing user experiences to improve engagement and conversion rates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Project Management:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Use </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Asana (or similar tools)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to coordinate initiatives, track progress, and ensure alignment between teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="line-height: 1;" data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Performance Tracking:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Work closely with stakeholders to measure campaign effectiveness, report insights, and recommend improvements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559685":720,"335559739":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Requirements</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":40}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">6+ years of experience in media buying</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> (display and social channels preferred).</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559738":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical skills</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau or similar).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working with </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">project management tools</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> such as Asana, Monday.com, or Jira.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">translate data insights into strategic recommendations</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for media purchasing and user experience improvements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Self-motivated with the ability to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results oriented mindset and a drive for continuous improvement. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">conversion rate optimization (CRO) and user experience (UX) best practices</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">In-depth knowledge of Paid Social and Display platforms and tools including Facebook, Google Ad Words, and Native Display networks. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Preferred Qualifications:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":40}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">financial services, fintech, or performance marketing</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559738":240,"335559739":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{" 134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":40}"=""> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Why Join Us?</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":40}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work with industry leaders in a data-driven, innovative environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559738":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to high-impact media and digital marketing initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335559739":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{" 335551550":0,"335551620":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000 USD to $140,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits; (2) retirement benefits; (3) the amount of paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits); (4) any other tax-reportable benefits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335551550":0,"335551620":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335551550":0,"335551620":0}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">#LI-REMOTE</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 335551550":0,"335551620":0}"=""> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice <a class="x_csg-mark-link" href="https://www.quinstreet.com/employee-privacy-notice/" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="4">here.</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div>

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