CORP MARKETING/MEDIA PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST

**This role is onsite and can sit in Cincinnati, OH or Portland, OR Ensure multi-channel campaign executions by media buying agencies adhere to performance metrics and best practices. Responsible for developing key media vendor partnerships to deliver significant value to Kroger. Role model high performance and innovation. Desired • Bachelor's Degree Communications, Marketing, or Advertising • Any CPG or Retail experience - 5+ years of experience planning or buying mass media, or managing traditional media buying agencies- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of multi-channel media campaigns, including, but not limited to Video, Audio, and Out-of-Home • Support media partnership manager in all aspects of managing media buying agencies to ensure they deliver against business KPIs, adhere to processes and timelines, and drive the joint business plan • Develop, and responsible for, streamlined promotions and sponsorship guidelines and processes that adhere to media KPI's and deliver on key business objectives • Oversee all assigned projects to ensure they are on track and gaining organizational support and identify and solve for roadblocks/gaps • Monitor industry trends and innovations, develop industry POVs, and inform stakeholders on trends and innovations • Assist in successful completion and delivery of semi-annual agency media audit • Innovate in value-driven ways to streamline/automate work, test/learn/measure media innovations, and reduce high-touch labor tasks • Ensure accuracy of media documents, presentations, and written communication • Report progress routinely to supervisor; prepare and distribute routine progress reports to department leadership • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation