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Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

The Sr. Manager of US Media leads strategy & planning for Above-The-Line media, executing communications & tactical planning across audiences, channels, and products. They will work hand in hand with Brand Content, Brand Social, Integrated Marketing, Business Units, and our agencies to develop a strategic vision for media and bring through execution into market.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Above-The-Line communications planning across audiences & products, managing media activities in the US

• Work across cross-functional teams to advance our approach to tactical planning & partner selection at a granular level

• In partnership with Brand Content & Social teams, develop integrated campaign plans, encompassing our prospect-facing tactics & formats in the US

• Work hand-in hand with Business Units to develop a coordinated & integrated approach supporting products within ATL media

• Advance the incorporation of data & insights into our planning process, deepening our understanding of audiences & tactics

• Lead ongoing campaign performance and optimizations in close partnership with Global Media Analytics, Brand Content, Brand Social & IAT partners

• Drive Enterprise collaboration by ensuring deep understanding of best practices, partner capabilities, and media innovation

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct management & execution of large-scale media campaigns required

• Experience managing media agencies preferred

• Agency background strongly preferred, with expertise in digital media & offline channels, experience with reporting a plus

• Ability to distill down complex media strategies into understandable communications, with a priority on excellence in structured presentations

• Inherent collaborative spirit and comfort in a matrixed environment; able to directly partner across Global Media and Media Analytics teammates, working together and relying on each other’s expertise to achieve campaign goals

• Strong partner management skills with proven ability to influence & negotiate

• Proven track record to strategically assess opportunities and make data driven decisions resulting in tangible results while ensuring flawless execution

• Passion for innovation, creative problem solving, and ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications

Salary Range: $103,750.00 to $174,750.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries

• Bonus incentives

• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Job: Marketing

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 26005307