CEMEA Media Manager

Apple; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a CEMEA media specialist for their Dubai office. This role involves overseeing media strategy, implementing paid media efforts, and guiding agency partners. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in digital media, a strong understanding of media buying, and excellent communication skills. A passion for evolving media landscapes is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a media agency with a focus on digital.
• Experience in crafting and executing digital media campaigns.
• Outstanding digital and social media knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategy and implementation of paid media efforts.
• Guide agency partners and manage media budgets.
• Explore new channels and formats to innovate media strategy.

Skills

Digital media campaign execution

Media buying

E-commerce platform knowledge

Strong communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

The CEMEA media specialist will oversee the strategy and implementation of paid media efforts including social media initiatives tailored to each regional market. Partnering closely with the advertising team they will bring media-driven perspectives into the creative process helping shape ideas. This role also focuses on managing media budgets guiding agency partners and continuously exploring new channels and formats to keep Apple at the forefront of media innovation across diverse markets.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a media agency (with focus on digital) or from a digital/social platform.
• Experience in crafting, executing and reporting digital media campaigns.
• Outstanding digital and social media knowledge and an understanding of the fundamentals of the role of other media in the overall media mix eg broadcast and outdoor.
• Deep understanding of media buying media analytics and how AI is transforming the landscape.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms ie Amazon including search programs.
• Excellent English communications skills - written and oral.
• The skills to lead project development discussions.
• Ability to collaborate with others and prioritize work quickly and efficiently within very tight time frames.
• Entrepreneurial and curious as it relates to the fast evolving media landscape and new ad tech opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail.

Required Experience

Manager