Job Description

Sr. Category Manager – Ad Sales

We are a leading Entertainment firm looking for a new Sr. Category Manager!

Work Schedule: Onsite Mon–Thurs, Remote Fri | Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Start Date: August 4, 2025

End Date: February 3, 2026 (with Potential extensions)

Pay Rate: $62–$67/hour (Non-Exempt)

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract

Position Overview

The Category Strategy Manager supports the broader team in developing and executing

category and client strategies to drive ad sales revenue within specific advertising verticals.

This role is pivotal in connecting our advertising’s offerings with long-term company

goals and evolving client needs.

Key Responsibilities

 Analyze consumer media trends, industry measurement solutions, and competitive

media spending

 Mine syndicated data sources (MRI, Nielsen, YouGov, Ad Intel, SMI, EDO) to uncover

client and category insights

 Craft sales narratives and positioning materials with strong storytelling and strategic

alignment

 Identify and communicate trends with media revenue implications

 Act as a liaison across Research, Sales, Client Solutions, and Data & Measurement teams

 Develop measurement strategies aligned with client KPIs

 Oversee campaign performance recaps with select vendors

 Recommend first- and third-party audience segments for targeting

 Educate Sales and support teams with curated category knowledge

 Support ad policy compliance and escalation processes

 Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture

Basic Qualifications

 5+ years (7+ preferred) of experience in advertising, media, or marketing

 Background in media planning, buying, strategy, and measurement

 Experience with tools: Nielsen Media Impact, NPower, Comscore, social listening

platforms

 Working knowledge of brand lift, sales lift, and attribution vendors

 Self-starter capable of working independently and across cross-functional teams

 Strong multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

 Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

 Passion for the advertising/media landscape

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Preferred: Additional education or training in media/advertising strategy

Must-Have Traits

 Excellent communication skills

 Team-oriented and proactive

 Strong writing and presentation skills

 Able to analyze data, manage high volume, and multitask

 Experienced in media applications and campaign measurement

 Proven ability to work cross-functionally and adapt in fast-paced settings

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