Media Buying Specialist

Ninja ?? نينجا; Manama; On-site; BHD 14,000 - 17,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Bahrain is seeking a Media Buying Specialist to support in-app advertising campaigns. The role involves the execution of campaigns, supplier coordination, and reporting. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in media buying or digital advertising, possesses exceptional negotiation skills, and is proficient in analytics and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience in media buying or digital advertising operations.
• Solid understanding of digital advertising concepts and metrics.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of in-app advertising campaigns.
• Monitor running campaigns and flag performance issues.
• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance.

Skills

Media buying

Negotiation

Data analysis

Communication

Digital advertising metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Media buying software

Ad tech platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Media Buying Specialist will support the planning, execution, and reporting of in-app advertising campaigns. This role is focused on the operational and day-to-day execution of campaigns, assisting with supplier coordination, campaign setup, tracking, and performance reporting.

Campaign Execution & Support

• Set up and schedule in-app ad campaigns based on manager guidance
• Upload creatives and ensure campaigns are launched correctly and on time
• Monitor running campaigns and flag performance issues or discrepancies

Supplier Coordination

• Follow up with suppliers to collect required materials (images, content, approvals)
• Respond to supplier inquiries related to campaign timelines and formats
• Maintain campaign files and documentation in organized systems

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance (CTR, impressions, conversions, etc.)
• Support the team in gathering performance data for internal and supplier reviews

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with design and tech teams to coordinate creative assets
• Coordinate with the Category team to align campaign timings with commercial plans
• Provide operational support in executing internal promotional

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years of hands‑on experience in media buying, media planning, or digital advertising operations, either in‑house or at an agency
• Solid understanding of digital advertising concepts, metrics (CPM, CPC, CTR, CPA, ROAS), and ad serving technologies
• Experience with media buying software and ad tech platforms
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field