Paid Media Manager

Level: Senior | Work Location: Remote About The Role Red Carrot is seeking a Paid Media Manager to lead cross-channel media planning, buying, and vendor management for federal programs. This role brings deep hands-on experience with traditional and streaming media, including out-of-home, video, and audio. The Paid Media Manager works closely with our digital media lead and contributes to overall media strategy under the guidance of the Director. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute cross-channel media plans that connect audience, budget, and channel choices to campaign goalsPlan and buy out-of-home media, including billboards, transit, place-based, and digital out-of-homePlan and buy video and audio across linear and streaming channels, including broadcast and cable TV, connected TV, terrestrial radio, streaming audio, and podcastsWrite and manage vendor RFPs, evaluate proposals, and recommend buys based on reach, cost, and fitNegotiate rates, added value, makegoods, and contract terms with media vendorsManage vendor relationships and day-to-day execution, including insertion orders, creative specs and deadlines, trafficking, proof of performance, and invoice reconciliationMonitor pacing and delivery, resolve under-delivery, and deliver clear, actionable performance reportingPresent and defend media recommendations to clients and prime contractorsPartner with the digital media lead, strategists, and creatives to ensure integrated execution across channelsSupport proposal development with media strategy, sample plans, and past performance contentLeverage AI-enabled platforms and features for planning, audience insights, and efficiency where appropriateMay be responsible for other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications 8–10 years of paid media experience, including hands-on planning and buying across multiple channelsDemonstrated experience buying across traditional and digital media channelsProven experience running vendor RFPs and negotiating media buysStrong vendor management skills and attention to detail with contracts, orders, and billingExperience managing budgets and multiple campaigns at onceFamiliarity with media planning and research tools such as Nielsen, Comscore, Geopath, or MRI-SimmonsFederal government experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with government procurement, invoicing, and approval processes Benefits at Red Carrot: At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees. Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage. 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period. Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment. Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays. About Us: Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise. From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented — and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle. We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment. We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter. Powered by JazzHR nq99HRqLqH