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Senior Manager, Client Activation

Dotdash Meredith

New York, NY 08-21-2025
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
Job Title
Senior Manager, Client Activation

I. Job Summary
Client Activation is responsible for creating and executing integrated marketing programs on behalf of our key advertising clients. This team collaborates with internal departments, including Sales, Account Strategy, Creative team, Legal, and Edit, to deliver seamless program execution. As the primary post-sale point of contact, the Client Activation team works closely with client agencies, advertisers, and media partners to ensure all program elements are implemented as promised, providing exceptional, white-glove service throughout the process.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
30% Program Management: Manage multiple high-touch programs simultaneously, overseeing the production of custom content (e.g., print, digital articles, video, custom ad units and social executions). Develop and maintain project deliverables, including scope of work, timelines, and creative guidelines. Ensure all projects are delivered on time and align with client expectations.
30% Client Service: Work closely with Sales and Account Strategists to transition programs to activation post-sale. Facilitating internal and client kick off calls. Set up and manage weekly status meetings with clients and internal teams as needed. Provide a high level of client service and communication to all People Inc. partners.
30%Cross-Functional Coordination: Drive successful project delivery through clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and effective coordination of external/client and internal meetings. Maintain comprehensive meeting notes and project status documents to ensure alignment across teams, with the ultimate goal of ensuring client satisfaction.
10% Post-Campaign Review: Participate in end-of-campaign debriefs, sharing insights, learnings, and best practices with internal teams to continuously improve processes.
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, but relevant work experience and qualifications to be equally weighted
Min Professional Experience: You have worked in a media activation or production role for 6+ years, overseeing multiple elements to implement a program/project with a successful history of project completion.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: You have great written and business communication skills. You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills that will engage clients, agency decision makers, team members and internal counterparts. You have a sound knowledge of the custom content production process and superb project management skills.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z637m-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 Per Year ($ USD)
Company Profile
Dotdash Meredith

Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.