Manager, Media Buying & Managed Services

Aristocrat Gaming•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

At Aristocrat, we work to bring joy to life through play, and we are hiring a Manager, Media Buying & Managed Services professional to join our outstanding team! Our culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to excellence. As part of the marketing team, you will contribute significantly to crafting the future of our company by managing media buying strategies and improving managed services. In this role, you will work with a diverse and dedicated team, using world-class resources to compete and excel in the dynamic gaming industry. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to our mission and make a significant impact on our growth and success. What You'll Do Develop and execute media buying strategies to achieve marketing objectives Manage and optimize campaigns across various channels, including digital, social, and traditional media Analyze campaign performance data and generate actionable insights to improve efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align media strategies with overall marketing goals Negotiate with media vendors to secure competitive rates and placements Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions Monitor budget allocation and ensure efficient media spending Prepare and present campaign performance reports to collaborators Ensure flawless execution of media plans and timely delivery of assets Find opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in media buying practices Guide junior team members and provide mentorship to improve their skills Work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver outstanding managed services What We Are Seeking Over 5 years of experience in media purchasing, with a demonstrated history of successful campaigns Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data Outstanding negotiation skills and a strategic approach Experience working with digital marketing tools and platforms Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, ambitious environment Diligent with a focus on delivering flawless results Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines Knowledge of the gaming industry is a plus Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations Up to 25% Pay Range $104,977 - $194,958 per year Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/. Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to [email protected]. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/

Requirements

Over 5 years of experience in media purchasing, with a demonstrated history of successful campaigns
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data
Outstanding negotiation skills and a strategic approach
Experience working with digital marketing tools and platforms
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, ambitious environment
Diligent with a focus on delivering flawless results
Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the gaming industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute media buying strategies to achieve marketing objectives
Manage and optimize campaigns across various channels, including digital, social, and traditional media
Analyze campaign performance data and generate actionable insights to improve efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align media strategies with overall marketing goals
Negotiate with media vendors to secure competitive rates and placements
Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions
Monitor budget allocation and ensure efficient media spending
Prepare and present campaign performance reports to collaborators
Ensure flawless execution of media plans and timely delivery of assets
Find opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in media buying practices
Guide junior team members and provide mentorship to improve their skills
Work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver outstanding managed services