Media Planning Associate — UAE Talent

WPP Media Limited; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Group retirement plans

Vision

Dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health awareness days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Media Executive to support the development and execution of media plans, ensuring timely delivery of ads and optimal placement across channels. You will coordinate with vendors, monitor campaigns, and prepare reports to measure performance and budgets.

In this role you will liaise with clients and internal teams, assist in negotiating media rates, and help source opportunities to maximize the impact of campaigns while upholding WPP’s standards and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, media, or a related field.
• Strong interest in the media landscape and willingness to learn media planning and buying.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and executing media plans across channels.
• Coordinate with media vendors and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Monitor campaigns to meet schedules and budgets.
• Support negotiation of media rates and placements.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and source new opportunities.
• Collect and analyze media performance data and provide insights.
• Prepare regular reports on activity, budgets, and results.
• Monitor campaigns and adjust strategies to improve performance.
• Act as a reference for clients and internal teams on planning and execution.
• Manage media schedules and trafficking of ads.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Media planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/Advertising/Media

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

WPP Media is seeking a Media Executive to support the development and execution of media plans, ensuring timely delivery of ads and optimal placement across channels. You will coordinate with vendors, monitor campaigns, and prepare reports to measure performance and budgets.

In this role you will liaise with clients and internal teams, assist in negotiating media rates, and help source opportunities to maximize the impact of campaigns while upholding WPP’s standards and values.