Marketing and Media Manager Mississippi Lottery Corporation - 3.0 Flowood, MS Job Details Full-time $75,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Media buying Marketing Press releases Social media analytics reporting Writing press releases Project management Bachelor's degree Marketing analytics Media buying and planning Editing Digital design Full Job Description Company Overview The Mississippi Lottery offers a broad range of opportunities where you can showcase your talent, enthusiasm, and innovative spirit. While most positions are based at our headquarters in Flowood, we also have field representatives covering various territories across the state, all dedicated to delivering engaging lottery experiences. Marketing and Media Manager From Billboard to Broadcast, Where Marketing Makes Its Mark - $75,000/year

Location:

Flowood, MS | Full-Time | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM| In-Person Every billboard, radio spot, and retailer promotion you see from the Mississippi Lottery is more than just an ad, it's how we show up for the state. As Marketing and Media Manager, you'll manage our media buying across billboard, radio, TV, print, and digital, keep vendor relationships and budgets on track, and work closely with our Marketing and Communications teams on everything from retailer promotions to press releases. (

Note:

Employees of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation are not considered state employees.) This role would be a great fit for someone who thrives on juggling multiple deadlines at once, pays close attention to the details in a contract or an invoice, and is just as comfortable writing a press release as they are pulling a media performance report.

What You'll Do:

Manage media buys and vendor contracts across billboard, radio, TV, print, and digital, tracking terms, renewal dates, and deliverables. Verify spots, placements, and proof-of-performance reports, resolving any issues directly with vendors. Track media budgets and spend by campaign, manage the purchase order and invoice process, and prepare monthly accrual summaries. Coordinate creative deadlines and media scheduling with our social and content calendar to keep paid and organic messaging aligned. Review media analytics and performance reports to guide future media strategy. Coordinate co-op and retailer advertising opportunities, point-of-sale materials, and signage requests. Oversee the Marketing and Communications project tracker and maintain the monthly marketing and communications calendar. Support retailer promotions and events, including occasional evenings and weekends. Compile and distribute the daily morning radio report. Draft, edit, and distribute press releases consistent with our brand and messaging. You're a

Great Fit If You:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered). 3+ years in marketing, media buying, or advertising, including vendor contract and budget management. Experience preparing budget reports, processing invoices, and tracking expenditures. Experience drafting press releases or similar public-facing content; writing samples may be requested. Familiarity with social media platforms, content scheduling, and basic design tools for signage or marketing materials. Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple timelines and deliverables at once. Strong writing skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines at once. Ability to work independently and represent MLC in a public-facing capacity, including occasional evening or weekend events.

Why You'll Love It:

Competitive pay: $75,000/year. Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, retirement with company match, FSA and dependent care options, paid holidays, and generous PTO — among others. Meaningful work protecting the integrity of a mission-driven organization.

Physical & Work Environment:

Primarily an office-based role, with occasional work in a warehouse environment. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Occasional field-based travel using a company-provided vehicle, with exposure to varying weather conditions. Why Join Us? At the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, you'll work in a professional yet dynamic environment where your role directly supports our mission and customer experience. We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please note:

Employees of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation are not considered state employees.

Pay:

$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please link to writing samples, if available.

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Media buying: 3 years (Preferred) Press releases: 3 years (Preferred) Project management: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Flowood, MS 39232 (Required)

Work Location:

In person