Associate Manager, Global Paid Media – Toys & Games (EMEA)
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid working pattern: Tuesdays–Thursdays in the office, flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.
Hasbro European Services provides various services to Hasbro business units in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Associate Manager, Global Media (EMEA) is a key supporting member of the Global Media Team, assisting with paid media planning, coordination, and execution for toy and game brands across EMEA markets. Based in London, this role will work closely with the Sr. Manager, Global Media, to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the planning and execution of cross‑channel media campaigns (digital, paid social, linear, creator, gaming) for a portfolio of Hasbro toy and games brands across multiple EMEA markets.
* Support the Senior Manager in maintaining campaign documentation including brand summaries, trafficking sheets, budgets, and calendars.
* Help gather brand inputs, audience insights, and other data needed to support the media planning process.
* Manage day‑to‑day tasks with agencies, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and budgets are tracked accurately.
* Contribute to campaign reporting by gathering performance data and preparing summaries for internal review.
* Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, sharing relevant insights with the wider team.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant advertising regulations in campaign set‑up and execution.
* Partner with the Senior Manager and media agencies to track creative asset delivery and ensure deadlines are met.
* Support alignment between Global Media, Local Marketing teams, and Global Analytics by coordinating communications and meetings.
* Assist in preparing media presentation materials for brand teams and senior stakeholders.
* Participate in weekly optimization and reporting calls with agencies, capturing notes and ensuring follow‑up actions are tracked.
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Experience in paid media, marketing, advertising, or related field; internship or entry‑level agency/client‑side experience is a plus.
* Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Basic knowledge of digital, paid social, and linear media channels, with eagerness to grow expertise.
* Confidence working with numbers and data; able to support campaign performance tracking and reporting.
* Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work across teams and regions.
* Familiarity with GDPR and/or willingness to learn about advertising compliance across EMEA markets.
* Proactive, detail‑oriented, and resourceful, with a collaborative mindset and a desire to learn.
* An interest in AI technology.
Leadership Principles
* Knowing is Half the Battle
* Break the Mold
* Take Charge
* Be Legendary
* Friendship is Magic
* The Matrix of Leadership
Hasbro is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at Hasbro, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
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