Media Manager - AV

GROUPM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global media agency as a Media Manager, where creativity meets commerciality. In this pivotal role, you will lead media campaigns, leverage advanced data analytics, and collaborate closely with clients to achieve their strategic goals. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, you'll be part of a vibrant team that thrives on delivering exceptional results. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent market media planning and buying.
• Plan and execute media campaigns with minimal supervision.

Skills

Campaign Management

Media Investment Planning

Data Analytics

Multitasking

Operational Excellence

Job description

Description

Position at Wavemaker

Media Manager, (AV/PRINT&AUDIO)

About the role:

Media is the core of our agency, where creativity and commerciality intersect, bringing outstanding work to life through specialized expertise.

The Media Manager plays a vital role, responsible for delivering excellent market media planning, buying, and managing low-budget media partnerships.

This position involves greater responsibility in planning and executing media campaigns for your clients, requiring accuracy, prioritization, and minimal supervision.

While technical skills are important, strong interpersonal skills are essential for managing relationships and collaborating effectively. You will also work closely with your AD on PRFs and Audit delivery.

Some highlights of this role include:

• Achieving your commercial targets.
• Taking pride in coaching and developing others.
• Planning comprehensive campaigns within your media specialization, incorporating innovative ideas and insights.

Core skills:

1. Campaign Management
   • Lead assigned teams to implement media campaigns, applying best practices and data interpretation.
   • Serve as the escalation point for issues.
   • Own campaigns from inception to completion.
   • Provide accurate planning and reporting aligned with strategic and commercial goals.
   • Understand the role of each medium within the overall campaign and utilize market opportunities effectively.
2. Media Investment Planning
   • Use advanced data analytics to understand client challenges and media strategies, presenting insights to stakeholders.
   • Identify relevant data sources to support insights, including third-party and existing client data.
   • Apply strategic thinking to collaborate with clients and third parties for optimal outcomes.
   • Contribute to quarterly and annual business reviews with media investment and campaign insights.
3. Demonstrating Value
   • Gain a deep understanding of client and agency expectations through feedback.
   • Recognize how the product's value aligns with audience and strategic objectives.
   • Interpret data to evaluate product performance against client needs and KPIs, ensuring clients perceive value.
4. Multitasking
   • Manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail.
   • Assess task impact and urgency, supporting others in setting priorities.
5. Operational Excellence
   • Oversee team accuracy in planning and execution.
   • Share knowledge of tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
   • Ensure financial accuracy and timely resolution of reconciliations and queries.

About Wavemaker UK:

Wavemaker is a global media agency committed to innovative growth strategies. Leveraging audience insights, Provocative Planning, and a vast purchase journey database, we deliver exceptional results for clients like Audible, Nationwide, Danone, Asahi, and Morrisons.

Our approach combines machine learning and human expertise to maximize growth, differentiating us from traditional linear media planning.

As part of GroupM and WPP, our 7,650 employees across 88 markets embody a culture of positive provocation, deep client knowledge, and bold challenge.

Learn more at wavemakerglobal.com/uk or follow us @WavemakerUK.

We are an equal opportunity employer, supporting diverse life choices and offering family-friendly policies.

Please note: This is a UK-based role requiring the legal right to work in the UK.

www.wavemakerglobal.com