Media Manager

MCG Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Talent in Dubai is seeking a Media Consultancy Manager to lead client relationships, develop a team, and own media and digital strategy, performance and optimisation across assigned accounts. This on-site, full-time role requires a strong background in media planning, analytics, and stakeholder management, with a proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and drive KPI results.

The position offers an on-site work arrangement in Dubai with a focus on delivering high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years in media planning and digital.
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Hands-on experience managing and optimising media and digital campaigns.
• Detail-oriented with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Own senior client relationships and act as the lead strategic partner across accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and coach team members to ensure high performance and development.
• Review media and digital campaign performance, identifying optimisation opportunities.
• Develop media and digital strategies, including planning, optimisation, and performance enhancement.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the media and digital landscape, tools, platforms, and data.
• Make confident, commercially sound decisions to deliver against agreed KPIs.

Skills

Media planning

Digital advertising

Analytics

Client relations

Team leadership

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Overview

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai. The Media Consultancy Manager will lead client relationships, manage and develop a team, and take ownership of media and digital strategy, performance, and optimisation across assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Own senior client relationships and act as the lead strategic partner across accounts
• Lead, mentor, and coach team members to ensure high performance and development
• Review media and digital campaign performance, identifying optimisation and improvement opportunities
• Develop media and digital strategies, including planning, optimisation, and performance enhancement
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the media and digital landscape, tools, platforms, and data
• Make confident, commercially sound decisions to deliver against agreed KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 4 years experience in media planning and digital, within a leading media or digital agency
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into insights and actions
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience managing and optimising media and digital campaigns
• High attention to detail, accountability, and strong team collaboration