Media Manager in EL SEGUNDO, California

About Liquid I.V.

At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark.

Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world’s leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we’re continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand.

We’re also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter to support our paid media team. The ideal candidate has experience with media planning, campaign execution and creative strategy. They must be organized, excel at communication and collaboration, and eager to work at a hyper growth company.

The Media Manager will report to the Director of eCommerce & Media and support cross-functional paid media initiatives. This role will interface with our external paid media agency, internal marketing and e-commerce teams. This includes drafting media and creative briefs, tracking creative performance, overseeing asset development and hand-off, and weekly media reporting. An understanding of paid media KPIs and metrics is required. Candidates should be experienced in (but not limited to) the following media channels; paid social, display, programmatic video, out-of-home, streaming and linear TV.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Submit media briefs and track delivery of media plans for review from agency partners.

• Draft creative briefs and build asset lists that align with approved media plans.

• Oversee media planning timelines to support on-time launches.

• Complete weekly paid media and creative reporting updates.

• Identify week over week creative and media performance optimizations.

• Work closely with the Director of eCommerce & Media to plan a timeline for creative testing and campaign launches.

• Provide up to date creative best practices by media channel and examples for the creative team.

• Manage completion of weekly deliverables from agency partners.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience is required.

• Experience in executing paid media campaigns.

• Experience managing timelines and deliverables.

• Ability to analyze media data to make recommendations for performance improvement.

• Communicates efficiently and enjoys cross-team collaboration.

• Deep understanding of performance marketing KPIs.

• Familiar with tactics that drive conversions.

• Can work independently in a hyper growth mode environment.

• Detail oriented & results focused.

What We Give:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).

• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.

• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.

• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).

• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.

• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.

• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!

Work Environment:

• Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The expected salary range for this position is $98,400 – $147,600 annually and is bonus eligible. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.