Manager, Media

NBCUniversal•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$85,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reports to Senior Vice President, Media The Manager, Media is responsible for the seamless planning, coordination, and execution of media campaigns supporting Universal Pictures and Focus Features theatrical releases across English and French Canada. Serving as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, creative teams, and external media agencies, this role ensures campaigns are launched on schedule, assets are delivered on time, and all media elements are executed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They possess exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, can effectively balance multiple priorities, and are adept at managing campaigns from initial planning through successful launch and execution. This individual will play a critical role in keeping cross-functional teams aligned, maintaining project timelines, and driving operational excellence across multiple concurrent theatrical marketing campaigns.

Requirements

Post secondary diploma or degree in marketing, communications or adjacent field
Minimum 5 years of experience within an advertising agency, client organization, or motion picture studio supporting marketing initiatives
Strong understanding of media planning and its application to integrated marketing campaigns
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple projects and stakeholders
Strong analytical, numerical, and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities
Willingness to accommodate business needs, including occasional evening and weekend work
Must be willing to complete a background investigation
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated passion for film, storytelling, and audience engagement, with a desire to build a dynamic and exciting career in the film industry
Strong problem-solving skills - able to troubleshoot campaign issues (creative, trafficking, timing)
Ability to manage multiple, detail-oriented projects while keeping an eye on the big picture media/marketing objectives
Creative thinker with an openness to innovative uses of traditional and emerging media
Curiosity and interest in analytics within an evolving media landscape
Experience in media planning and/or buying
French/English bilingualism

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end execution of media campaigns across social, digital, programmatic, connected TV, linear, and out-of-home channels
Own campaign timelines, critical paths, and launch schedules, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time
Coordinate the collection, review, and delivery of creative assets and promotional materials to media agencies and partners
Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, creative teams, media agencies, and vendors to ensure smooth campaign execution
Track campaign milestones, identify potential bottlenecks, and proactively resolve issues that could impact launch timing
Manage multiple theatrical releases simultaneously, ensuring assets, approvals, and campaign deliverables remain on schedule
Partner with agencies to ensure campaigns are launched accurately and according to approved plans
Support reporting, budget tracking, trafficking requirements, and campaign administration as needed
Contribute to process improvements that enhance campaign efficiency and execution