ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS Traditional Media Manager Salary in the United States

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or relevant field of study preferred

Work Experiences:

• 7+ years of retail traditional media or marketing experience
• Background in media buying, media planning in broadcast and print preferred

Skills:

• Strong marketing analytical skills
• Previous marketing team management
• Technical skills in media planning to drive sales
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to develop strategic plans, organizational structures and systems to fulfill organizational goals
• Ability to identify opportunities; develop and implement solutions, and measure impact
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels both internally and externally
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision, independently and within a team setting
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or methods to accomplish goals and solve problems
• Excellent business planning and development skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and Lotus Notes
   

Responsibilities:

• Up to 10% domestic travel, overnight stays as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Responsible for the development and execution of the annual strategy for broadcast and print media placement through all channels which include, but are not limited to TV, Radio, Newspaper, Direct Mail, and OOH
• Partner with the Analytics team to develop, maintain and report media performance metrics across multiple channels
• Maintain all broadcast and print agency vendor relationships for buying and placement of all traditional media content
• Oversee the leadership and management of the Media Managers
• Manage traditional media reporting on a weekly and monthly basis
• Support Sr Media Director with all campaigns, including but not limited to budget management, overall strategy, and execution
• Identify new business opportunities to strengthen the Academy brand
• Assist in department budget management and planning
• Collaborate with digital media managers on all campaigns
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.​