Media Subject Matter Expert, Senior Managing Consultant

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Media Subject Matter Expert to provide strategic expertise across the paid-media ecosystem. The successful candidate will combine the strategic orientation of a consultant with the practical judgment of an experienced media practitioner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients and internal stakeholders, translating business objectives into integrated media strategies.
• Lead or provide strategic oversight across the media lifecycle, from planning to post-campaign learning.
• Partner with analytics teams to design media for measurability and define KPI hierarchies.
• Diagnose complex media programs and convert insights into clear decisions on channel mix, targeting, and optimization.
• Shape differentiated client solutions and commercial opportunities.
• Establish and scale media frameworks, playbooks, and quality standards.
• Advance Marketing Services capability by monitoring media developments and evaluating new technologies.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in media strategy, planning, or related disciplines.
• Advanced expertise in integrated media strategy, planning, and effectiveness.
• Deep knowledge of major digital channels, including paid search, social, programmatic, and TV.
• Strong consulting and commercial judgment, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and manage senior client relationships.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with platforms such as Google Ads, DV360, Campaign Manager 360, Meta Ads Manager, The Trade Desk, or Amazon Ads.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.