Mindshare: Senior Media Manager- Dubai

EssenceMediacom Limited; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Media Manager to lead media campaign strategies across digital and traditional platforms. The selected candidate will oversee large-scale budgets, manage media teams, and ensure alignment with marketing goals. Successful applicants will have over 5 years of experience in campaign management, a solid understanding of cross-media planning, and a passion for driving brand growth through effective media strategies. The role supports hybrid working with a focus on employee growth and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Significant paid time off

Employee mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years’ experience in a client‑facing role and campaign management.
• Experience in creating cross‑media plans that deliver on client goals.
• Functions as a primary point of contact for day‑to‑day campaign management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of multi‑channel media strategies to support marketing objectives.
• Identify target audiences and determine the best media mix.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align media strategies.

Skills

Client management

Campaign management

Cross-media planning

Budget planning

Team leadership

Data analysis

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.

About WPP Media

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.

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

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 Senior 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 overall marketing goals.

• Lead the creation of multi‑channel media strategies to support the company’s marketing objectives and drive business growth.
• 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.
• Identify skill gaps and provide opportunities for team development, training, and performance growth.

Skills and Experience

• At least 5+ years’ experience in a client‑facing role and campaign management.
• Experience in creating cross‑media plans that deliver on client goals while 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 aligns with the overall investment plan.
• Independent with the skill set to coach junior team members in developing and implementing plans along with reporting.
• Refines 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Hybrid Working

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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Selection Process

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.