Associate Director, Media Planning

Groupm Pakistan; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media agency seeks an Associate Planning Director in Malaysia. The role involves managing media strategies for key clients, leading team operations, and ensuring budget compliance. Suitable candidates must have over 7 years of experience in media, marketing, or a related field, and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. Join us to play a crucial role in shaping innovative media solutions.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• 7+ years in media/advertising with 1+ year managing junior staff.
• Strong understanding of media platforms and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drives application of internal systems for client requirements.
• Leads preparation of Annual Communications Plans.
• Manages brand's media budget effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proactiveness

Self-starter attitude

Team player mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Marketing or Research-related field

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

Lead Optimistically by Championing Growthand Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Openmind : A Leading WPP Media Brand

Openmind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

Role Summary and Impact :

An Associate Planning Director handles specific brands and performs the following tasks:

• Drives application of Openmind’s internal systems and processes in the preparation of client requirements
• Leads the preparation & presentation of Annual Communications Plans and Reviews with minimal supervision
• Works with Planners in preparation of strategic communication response to business issues and challenges based on the client’s brief
• Recommends media platforms and investment level based on client’s objective and strategic directions
• Seeks, recommends, and evaluates media innovations and test initiatives to address business objectives and needs
• Identifies learnings and creates best practices for both the internal team and client
• Manages brand’s media budget (annual, monthly and per campaign budget)
• Leads in various client engagements and interactions
• Oversees the delivery of day to day requirements with minimal supervision
• Manages and ensures timely submission of accurate and complete reports and other brand deliverables
• Oversees internal reporting and internal processes specific to the accounts handled
• Works with internal specialist teams on the team’s campaign deliverables
• Leads and mentors team to help develop and improve their strategic thinking skills and operational discipline
• Supports the team in growth and development plans for the team

Skills and Experience :

• Solid understanding of offline and online media
• Strong analytical and number skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Passion for learning and openness to new challenges
• Project management skills, good at multi-tasking and organization
• Proactiveness
• Self-starter attitude
• Team player mindset
• Time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence and a can-do/positive attitude
• High level of accountability and integrity

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate of a Business, Marketing or Research-related course: Business Administration/Management, Marketing Management, Advertising, Economics, Communication Research, Communication Arts, etc.
• At least 7 years of work experience with at least 1 year managing 1-2 junior staff in a media agency or marketing/advertising/research-related field

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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