Head of Integrated Media

Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Head of Media to lead media strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in media planning and buying, driving innovative and effective media campaigns. Responsibilities include strategic planning, media buying, agency management, and performance analysis. This role offers competitive perks and a chance to contribute to brand growth.

Benefits

Medical

Education support

Loans

Dental

Phone Bill Allowance

Mobile Phone Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in media strategy and buying.
• Strong leadership in integrated media planning.
• Proven track record in media buying and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies.
• Oversee all media buying activities and optimize campaigns.
• Champion the integration of media strategy with communications.
• Lead relationships with external media agencies and vendors.
• Establish measurement frameworks and analyze campaign data.
• Stay updated with media trends and recommend new opportunities.

Skills

Media planning and buying

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Innovation in media

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Media to lead our media strategy and execution within the Brand & Marcomms department. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry, a proven track record in media planning and buying across all channels (digital, traditional, OOH), and a strong ability to drive innovative and effective media campaigns that resonate with our target audience.

This role will be instrumental in optimizing our media spend, maximizing reach and engagement, and ultimately contributing to our brand growth and business objectives. A critical aspect of this role will be fostering seamless integration between media, communications and social media strategies to deliver a unified and impactful brand message across all touchpoints.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Media Planning & Development: Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies aligned with overall brand and marketing objectives, business KPIs, and target audience insights. This includes identifying optimal media channels, budget allocation, and campaign flighting across all customer segments and product lines.
• Media Buying & Optimization: Oversee all media buying activities, negotiating best-in-class rates and placements with media vendors and agencies. Continuously monitor campaign performance, conduct A/B testing, and implement real-time optimizations to maximize ROI and achieve campaign goals.
• Cross-Functional Integration & Synergy: Champion the seamless integration of media strategy with communications (PR/corporate comms) and social media initiatives. Work closely with respective teams to ensure consistent messaging, aligned content calendars, and synchronized campaign activations across paid, earned, and owned channels, maximizing overall brand impact and storytelling.
• Agency & Vendor Management: Lead and manage relationships with external media agencies, ad-tech partners, and media vendors. Ensure agencies deliver high-quality work, adhere to performance metrics, and contribute strategically to our media efforts.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Establish robust measurement frameworks and KPIs for all media campaigns. Analyze campaign data, generate actionable insights, and provide regular, comprehensive reports on media performance, demonstrating impact on brand awareness, customer acquisition, and engagement.
• Innovation & Industry Leadership: Stay abreast of the latest media trends, technologies, and competitive landscape within the telco industry and broader media ecosystem. Proactively identify and recommend new media opportunities, innovative platforms, and emerging ad formats to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field with minimum 15+ years in media strategy and buying.
• Strong leadership in integrated media planning across digital, traditional, and OOH.
• Proven track record in media buying, optimization, and ROI-driven campaigns.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with PR, social, and content teams.
• Data-driven, innovative, and up to date with media trends and platforms.

What’s Next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

EEO and Company Information

We are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and simple experiences. We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people. To realize our shared vision to become Malaysia’s leading integrated telco, we have embedded the language of commitment, performance and possibilities to embody our culture values. We embrace an innovative and digital-first mindset which our people thrive on, helping them realise their potential and contribute their unique skills to create amazing products and services for our customers.

Perks and benefits include Medical, Education support, Loans, Dental, Phone Bill Allowance, Mobile Phone Subsidy, and additional benefits.