The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Media Advantage Corp is hiring a Talent Acquisition Manager in Newport News, VA.

• Role description

  Media Advantage Corp grew faster than its processes, so we need a Talent Acquisition Manager to design the systems our success outran. A freelance Talent Acquisition Manager role that values ownership over busywork, pays $87,000 - $131,000, and invests in your long-term growth.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Support Talent Acquisition Manager leadership with data-driven recommendations
  • Set the problem-solving operational standards that keep Media Advantage Corp running smoothly
  • Pressure-test new market entries before Media Advantage Corp commits real budget
  • Run discovery with VA operators to find what the data won't show
  • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear strategy briefs
  • Define success metrics for business programs and report on outcomes
  • Run the post-mortem after a launch slips and bank the lessons, not the blame

  What You'll Bring

  • Demonstrated ability to teach what you know to someone greener
  • Real proficiency with Competency Mapping, plus willingness to learn Resilience fast
  • Comfort being the newest person in the room and the loudest in the notes
  • Hands-on business experience that holds up to follow-up questions
  • Written communication clear enough to survive a forwarded email chain
  • Maker-minded problem-solving that doesn't wait for permission

  Media Advantage Corp is a nimble team based in Newport News, VA, building products that customers rely on every day. We hold space for disagreement, then commit fully once the business call is made.

  Here is the deal: $87,000 - $131,000, a mentor who answers, benefits that hold up, and a flexible freelance schedule that fits real life.

  This Talent Acquisition Manager posting is fresh, active, and open for business right now.

  If you've read this far, you're probably the generously-mentoring kind of candidate we want, so apply.

• Required skills

  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • SHRM-CP
  • Training Facilitation
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Offer Negotiation
  • Competency Mapping
  • HRIS
  • Written Communication
  • Resilience
  • Public Speaking

• Benefits & perks

  • Chiropractic care coverage
  • Structured 30-60-90 day plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Coffee Bar
  • Childcare Assistance
  • Spot Bonuses
  • Training Budget
  • Personal Days
  • Partner Discounts

• Apply before 2026-09-04

  Submit your application for this Freelance business position.