Media Executive (Planning) - Welcome Fresh Graduate

UM Worldwide; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Group medical insurance

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

UM Worldwide in Hong Kong is seeking a dynamic Media Executive to support media planning for top clients. This entry-level position invites fresh graduates who are passionate about advertising and media to help innovate digital strategies and manage campaigns effectively.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in MS Suite, and a collaborative spirit. Join us for a 5-day work week with group medical and life insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the evolving landscape of advertising and media.
• Desire to grasp all aspects of digital media, including advertising strategies.
• Ability to dig deep into challenges to uncover optimal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of traditional and digital media landscapes.
• Assist in campaign operations to meet business objectives.
• Oversee execution of media initiatives and administration tasks.
• Learn and utilize the agency's planning processes and tools.
• Pursue creative media strategies.
• Assess media options and current trends.
• Deliver implementation plans and campaign results.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of media transactions.

Skills

Passion for Advertising/Media

Digital Literacy

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Quantitative Skills

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, new media, or a related field

Tools

MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Omnicom Media, one of the most reputable global media agency holding companies, is looking for ambitious and outstanding individuals for its family of brands – UM.

We are looking for you – dynamic, best‑in‑class talent – to join the UM team as a Media Executive. In this role you will assist in the media planning process for our top clients and help take digital planning to the next level. As a Media Executive, you will create, innovate, and guide the planning process. This entry‑level opportunity will kick‑start your career in media and provide a platform to partner with the world’s leading consumer brands.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Passion for Advertising/Media: A genuine interest in the evolving landscape of advertising and media.
• Digital Literacy: A desire to grasp all aspects of digital media, including advertising strategies and the internet’s influence on consumer behavior.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to dig deep into challenges to uncover optimal solutions.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication in both English and Chinese.
• Quantitative Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret data effectively.
• Team Player: A flexible mindset with a collaborative spirit.
• Self‑Motivated: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, new media, or a related field is preferred but not essential. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Role Description

• Media Expertise: Develop a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and digital media landscapes.
• Campaign Management: Assist in all aspects of day‑to‑day campaign operations to meet clients’ business objectives and KPIs, including brief development, planning, negotiation, media buying, and post‑campaign analysis.
• Delivery Management: Oversee the daily execution of traditional and digital media initiatives, including administration tasks like compiling client reports, optimizing campaigns, conducting live checks, and analyzing data to identify trends.
• Planning Process: Learn and utilize our unique planning processes and proprietary tools, as well as industry research resources.
• Innovative Solutions: Actively pursue creative and innovative media strategies to help shape the future of media.
• Market Evaluation: Assess media options and demonstrate knowledge of current trends in both traditional and digital media markets.
• Report Presentation: Contribute to and deliver implementation plans and campaign results to internal teams and clients, collaborating closely with other agency disciplines.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure all media transactions are reconciled accurately and assist in the management of client billing and invoicing processes.

We offer a 5‑day work week, group medical and life insurance coverage.