Media Manager

EssenceMediacom Limited; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Dubai seeks a Media Manager to lead strategic development and execution of media campaigns across various platforms. The role demands excellent client-facing skills and experience in managing sizeable media budgets. You'll be responsible for targeting audiences, collaborating with senior leadership, and optimizing campaign strategies using data-driven insights. This position offers growth avenues within a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a client-facing role and campaign management.
• Solid understanding of how paid media channels work together.
• Able to coach junior team members in plan development and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic media campaign development and execution.
• Identify target audiences and determine the best media mix.
• Collaborate with senior leadership for alignment with business goals.
• Manage execution of large-scale media campaigns.
• Monitor performance data to maximize campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Campaign management

Cross-media planning

Budget planning

Coaching junior team members

Identifying new opportunities

Understanding of paid media channels

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

Our Core Values

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects,' we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

The Media Manager is responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of media campaigns across digital and traditional platforms to drive brand growth, audience engagement, and revenue. This role involves overseeing large-scale media budgets, managing media teams, and collaborating with cross-functional departments to ensure that media strategies align with the overall marketing goals.

• Identify target audiences and determine the best media mix (digital, print, TV, radio, social) to reach and engage them effectively.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure media strategies align with broader business goals, including product launches, brand campaigns, and promotional events.
• Oversee the execution of large-scale media campaigns from planning to execution, ensuring timely and effective deployment of media across all channels.
• Manage both in-house media buying and coordination with external agencies, ensuring flawless execution and delivery of campaigns.
• Monitor media plans and adjust strategies based on real-time performance data to maximize campaign effectiveness and optimize budget utilization.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously improve media plans and make informed recommendations for future campaigns.
• Present campaign results and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Provide strategic guidance to the media team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and encouraging innovation.

Skills and Experience

• At least 3+ years’ experience in client facing role and campaign management
• Experience in creating cross-media plans that deliver on client goals whilst having a solid understanding of how paid media channels (incl performance based) work together
• Functions as a primary point of contact for day-to-day campaign management and client requirements
• Understands budget planning and prioritization to ensure it is aligned with the overall investment plan
• Independent with the right skillset to coach junior team members in developing and implementing plans along with reporting
• Refine ongoing reporting procedures and working practices
• Identifies new opportunities for clients proactively
• Work in alignment with Trading, Social, Web Analytics, Paid Search and SEO

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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