, we love adventure travel and always have! We first took a group of travellers to the Himalayas 50 years ago and have since expanded to every continent of the planet. Today, we offer hundreds of itineraries across the globe, focusing on responsible travel that supports local communities and preserves the environment while aiming to provide meaningful experiences to all who travel with us.
We are looking to hire a
Media Manager
to lead media planning and optimisation in support of new customer acquisition. Reporting to the Head of Acquisition, you will own the full-funnel media strategy across digital and offline channels, ensuring media investment delivers measurable growth. You will act as the key point of contact for media agencies in the UK and North America, while aligning activity with regional acquisition priorities and leading all aspects of campaign delivery through agency partners.
This is a hybrid role, where you'll collaborate with the team 2 days a week in our central Surbiton office.
What we'll offer:
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25 days annual leave plus birthday day off and bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Health and Dental Plans
Hybrid working
Travel and retail discounts
What you'll do:
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Lead full-funnel media strategy across digital and offline channels.
Manage UK and North America media agency relationships and performance, leading all aspects of planning, buying, and reporting.
Implement and manage the affiliate marketing programme, driving incremental customer acquisition with clear performance accountability.
Align media plans with regional strategies and campaign calendars.
Work with the Search Manager to coordinate budgets, align performance reporting, and optimise channel mix across paid media and search.
Allocate and optimise media budgets to maximise return on investment through data-driven decisions.
Track and report on media performance, providing insights and actionable recommendations.
Monitor competitor activity and market trends to advise strategy.
Partner with internal creative teams and agencies to ensure best-fit assets are produced and optimised per platform and channel.
Guide Media Executive on campaign delivery, trafficking, and reporting.
What you'll bring:
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Proven experience in media planning & buying positions across brand and agency sides
Expert in cross-channel strategy with proven ability to plan and optimise for both digital and offline
Skilled in tailoring creative for platform-specific performance
Experienced in media production processes, collaborating with creatives and agencies
Proven track record of driving measurable customer acquisition through effective media investment
Strong analytical skills with experience in budget management, return on investment analysis, and performance reporting
Confident collaborator at all levels, influencing teams and agency partners
A commercial and customer-centric approach, ensuring media activity delivers business impact
We believe people perform best when they can be their true selves and diverse teams drive better results. We're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.
Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us here: Talent@Travelopia.com
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