Media Manager

Dentsu; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency is seeking a Media Manager in Dubai to spearhead media planning and ensure impactful campaign delivery. The candidate will manage campaigns across digital and offline channels, develop comprehensive media plans, and collaborate with teams to drive measurable results. Ideal applicants have at least 4 years of experience in media management and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client relationship management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in media planning and campaign management.
• Strong understanding of digital, social, OOH, and TV channels.
• Solid analytical skills to interpret data and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead media planning across digital and offline channels.
• Develop annual and quarterly media plans with budget allocation.
• Manage end-to-end campaign execution and monitor delivery.

Skills

Media planning and campaign management

Cross-channel media knowledge

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Client-management capabilities

Tools

Media planning tools

Measurement platforms

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Media Manager to lead day-to-day media planning and campaign delivery across key client accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong cross-channel media knowledge analytical thinking and the ability to turn business objectives into effective media plans. You will collaborate closely with internal teams manage the full planning and execution cycle and ensure campaigns are delivered with precision efficiency and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead media planning across digital and offline channels ensuring alignment with client goals and brand strategy.
• Develop annual and quarterly media plans including budget allocation channel mix and audience strategies.
• Manage end-to-end campaign execution from briefing and activation to optimization and reporting.
• Monitor pacing delivery and performance to ensure campaigns meet KPIs and quality standards.
• Collaborate with creative performance analytics and strategy teams to deliver integrated communication solutions.
• Analyze campaign data and research sources to generate insights and inform future planning.
• Prepare and present media plans rationales and performance reports to clients.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a day-to-day point of contact for all media-related queries.
• Supervise and guide junior planners to support their development and ensure operational excellence.
• Stay updated on market trends new media opportunities and platform developments.
  

Requirements

• 46 years of experience in media planning and campaign management (agency experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of cross-channel media including digital social OOH and TV.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into recommendations.
• Experience with media planning tools measurement platforms and industry research sources.
• Strong communication presentation and client-management capabilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative detail-oriented and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Location

Dubai

Brand

Iprospect

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Required Experience

Manager