Executive Connection Planning

EssenceMediaCom; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Jakarta is seeking a Media Consultant to drive strategic media planning and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in digital media, possess strong analytical and leadership skills, and be fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English. This role offers opportunities for mentorship and collaboration across local and international teams, while delivering excellence in both traditional and digital media solutions.

Benefits

Mentorship from within EssenceMediacom Indonesia, GroupM Indonesia, and Mindshare Regional

Opportunities to work with local and international teams

Access to the latest insights, trends, and media innovations

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, digital media, or client relations preferred.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to understand and operate Nielsen tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and manage operational needs as a media consultant.
• Advise clients on media strategies and assist with business growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Team management

Creativity

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in communication, media, or business management

Postgraduate or master's degree

Job description

Reporting of the role

This role primarily reports to the Connection Planning Group Head.

Best things about the job:

1. A learning environment with mentorship from within EssenceMediacom Indonesia, GroupM Indonesia, and Mindshare Regional.
2. Opportunities to work across local and international client and agency teams.
3. You will always be at the forefront of getting and implementing the latest insights, trends, media innovations, and technology.
4. In addition to delivering excellence in traditional media, there is a strong focus on integrating digital planning products, including performance marketing, e-commerce, search, and content.

Measures of success –
In three months, you would have:

• Adapted and bonded with the internal team across the agency.
• Understood past work and plans within your category/brand.
• Understood category and brand objectives and challenges.
• Gained initial client trust and comfort to drive their business.

In six months, you would have:

• Driven strategic integrated media plans, including conventional, digital, and performance-based campaigns.
• Developed expertise in Search and Content for client delivery.
• Shown significant growth potential within Mindshare.
• Worked with internal and external partners to create top-tier media strategies and tactical plans.
• Effectively integrated with clients, teams, vendors, and partners.

In 12 months, you would have:

• Gained confidence in driving strategic and tactical innovation across media platforms.

Responsibilities of the role:

In addition to planning, overseeing, and managing operational needs, you will serve as a media consultant, advising and guiding clients on their media strategies. Growing existing business is key, but you may also assist senior teams with new business initiatives and strategic projects to drive business growth and internal excellence.

What you will need:

• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, digital media, or client relations preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in communication, media, or business management; postgraduate or master's degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, leadership, and team management skills. Creativity is a plus.
• Open-minded attitude towards change, learning, and problem-solving.
• Experience in digital media or marketing/brand management preferred.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (both written and spoken).
• Ability to understand and operate Nielsen tools, and to utilize relevant data effectively for clients.
• Independent work style.
• Leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Good discipline and time management skills.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly, using tools like PowerPoint and Excel.