Senior Media Manager

Dentsu Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing agency in Dubai is seeking a Senior Media Manager to lead the development of integrated media strategies for key clients. You will oversee campaign execution, interpret data to drive actionable insights, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates have 6–8 years of media planning experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in media tools. This role offers a permanent contract with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in media planning and campaign management, preferably at a media agency.
• Strong understanding of various media channels including digital, social, OOH, and TV.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead media planning and buying across digital and offline channels.
• Develop annual media plans ensuring efficient channel mix and budget allocation.
• Present media strategies and performance reports to clients.

Skills

Media Planning

Data Interpretation

Client Presentation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Media Planning Tools

Measurement Platforms

Industry Research Sources

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Media Manager to lead the development and delivery of integrated media strategies across key client accounts. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner—translating business objectives into effective, insight-driven media plans, overseeing campaign execution across channels, and ensuring strong performance outcomes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, guide client decision-making, and mentor junior team members to maintain high standards of quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end media planning and buying across digital and offline channels.
• Translate client business goals into clear media strategies, frameworks, and KPIs.
• Develop annual/quarterly media plans, ensuring channel mix efficiency and budget allocation accuracy.
• Oversee execution, optimization, pacing, and quality across all campaigns.
• Collaborate with creative, paid social, search, programmatic, and analytics teams to deliver integrated work.
• Generate compelling insights and strategic recommendations through data interpretation and category understanding.
• Present media strategies, rationales, performance reports, and growth opportunities to clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members; provide training, feedback, and skill development.
• Stay updated on media trends, market shifts, and new opportunities relevant to client portfolios.
• Ensure all work adheres to timelines, performance benchmarks, and internal processes.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in media planning and campaign management (media agency experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of media channels including digital, social, programmatic, OOH, and TV.
• Ability to interpret data, identify insights, and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and pacing reports.
• Proficiency in media planning tools, measurement platforms, and industry research sources.
• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Location

Dubai

Brand

Iprospect

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent