Position Title:  Paid Media Sr Specialist

SR Specialist, Paid Media

Be a part of a revolutionary change!
 
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future.
 
Based in our Stamford, CT headquarters, steps from Metro-North and easily accessible from NYC, the Senior Paid Media Specialist will help launch and scale a new category and brand in the U.S. Reporting to the US Senior Manager, Paid Media, this role will drive audience-led media strategy, agency management, campaign optimization, and performance measurement to build awareness, generate demand, and support business growth.
 
Your day to day:
 
• Lead planning, activation, optimization, and management of paid media campaigns across digital and offline channels.
• Manage the media agency of record and ensure successful execution against objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop full-funnel media strategies aligned to brand and commercial goals.
• Build audience and geographic targeting plans with internal and agency partners.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Establish measurement frameworks tied to business results, including sales and ROAS.
• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Design and evaluate testing across audiences, creative, placements, landing pages, and channels.
• Partner with marketing, analytics, and creative teams to improve performance and scale successful campaigns.
• Stay current on industry trends, media technologies, privacy developments, and emerging platforms.
• Serve as a paid media subject matter expert across the organization.
 
Who we're looking for:
 
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of paid media experience, including agency experience.
• Strong expertise in digital media strategy, planning, buying, and optimization.
• Experience with programmatic media, DSPs, targeting, measurement, and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with reporting tools such as Datorama; Google Analytics preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Digital-first experience required; print and out-of-home experience a plus.
• Experience in restricted categories, DTC businesses, or technology brands preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
 
Annual Base Salary Range: $96,800 - $121,000
 
What we offer:
 
• Competitive salary, bonus eligibility, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, wellness programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and generous PTO.
• Hybrid Smart Work model.
• Inclusive culture and global career growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to help improve the lives of millions of smokers.
 
 
PMI U.S.: Invested in America
 
Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, CT, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.  Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
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