Media Manager Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

A Media Manager in the Advertising industry oversees the planning, buying, and evaluation of media for clients' advertising campaigns. They are responsible for conducting market research, identifying target audiences, understanding their preferences and habits, and selecting the most effective media platforms to reach them. They negotiate media prices, prepare media schedules, and monitor the success of campaigns, making adjustments as necessary. Essential skills for this role include strong analytical abilities, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of media channels and consumer behavior trends.

Before becoming a Media Manager, individuals often start their careers in roles such as Media Planner, Media Buyer, or Account Executive which allow them to gain experience in market research, audience analysis, campaign planning, and client relations. To qualify for the role of a Media Manager, one should have a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field. A master's degree is often preferred. Professional certifications, such as a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) or Certified Media Planner (CMP), may provide an advantage. Proficiency in advertising and media software, as well as data analysis tools, is also required.

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Integrated Media Strategist

  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Integrated Media Strategist#24-34753 $65.49-$71.12 per hour Cupertino, CA Austin, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX 10% Remote Job Description Job Details: Role: Integrated Media Strategist Location:...

Media Relations Manager San Jose State University

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Media Relations Manager partners with the Senior Director of Media Relations to develop and maintain strategies that raise the universitys stature through media relations and content...

Communication Specialist, Apple Services Internal Comms & Experiences

  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Summary Posted: Feb 26, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200592962 Join one of the fastest growing organizations at Apple. The Services organization designs and builds Apples incredible...

Media Relations Manager

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 22 days ago

The Media Relations Manager partners with the Senior Director of Media Relations to develop and maintain strategies that raise the universitys stature through media relations and content...

Staff, Product Manager, Communications

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... The Last Mile team works on fulfilling customer demand for everything in the store and making it available in the comfort of their home. We want our customers...

Paid Media Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Paid Media Manager, you will: Own paid media and programmatic strategy and execution. Develop paid media plans, budgets, KPI frameworks, and performance tracking....

Sr Paid Media Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Sr Paid Media Manager, you will: Own paid media and programmatic strategy and execution. Develop paid media plans, budgets, KPI frameworks, and performance tracking....

Programmatic Media Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

You Are: As a Programmatic Media Manager, you will be responsible for being the resident expert on all things Programmatic trading; maintaining platform certifications, and staying up to date on industry...

Enterprise Sales Account Manager Digital Media

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The challenge Adobes Digital Media Enterprise team is looking for a hardworking, proactive Account Manager to ensure that the needs of our Enterprise clients are being supported....

Senior Manager, Communications (IT and Cybersecurity)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago

About Marvell Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier...

Demographic Data for Santa Clara, CA

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Media Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Making Sense of Data in the Media
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Salary for Media Manager Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Media Managers in Santa Clara, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
73.1%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
High School or GED
0.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Media Managers in Santa Clara, CA
4-6 years
26.5%
2-4 years
21.7%
6-8 years
16.5%
Less than 1 year
14.2%
1-2 years
13.7%
10+ years
4.9%
8-10 years
2.4%


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