Associate Media Director

Omnicom Media; Taguig; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media in Manila is seeking an Associate Director to lead cross-channel media planning for key clients. You will manage a team, oversee budgets, and drive innovative, data-informed media solutions.

The role requires 5–8 years in planning and 2+ years in staff management, with strong communication and Excel skills. The position is on-site in Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in Planning with strong ability to lead the media planning process.
• 2+ years of experience in managing or developing a staff.
• Experience presenting information clearly to clients and partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and tactical planning activities for clients with oversight responsibilities.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients and internal/external partners.
• Oversee budgets, reports and client billing.
• Develop integrated client media plans across channels delivering against objectives.
• Coach and develop junior team members and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver holistic recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Excel

Organization

Team collaboration

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

UM believes that better science and better art deliver better outcomes to our clients in the media moments that matter most. We are a creative media agency, committed to blurring the lines between media and creativity, between data and content, between science and art. A global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with 4,800 people innovating on a roster of clients including Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, The Hershey Company, CVS Health, ExxonMobil, BMW and Sony.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director is responsible for managing a team in developing, executing, and monitoring strategic and tactical cross channel media plans for clients. This position supports the business through creative and innovative solutions to clients.

Eseential Functions:

• Lead strategic and tactical planning activities with oversight responsibilities and act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients and internal/external partners.
• Manage the use of proprietary and syndicated tools.
• Engage with research partners to execute all measurement and learning plans.
• Review and evaluation of proposals from media partners.
• Ensure continual growth and training of junior team members, and identify strengths and opportunities for team development.
• Oversee and steward competitive reporting process.
• Manage and be accountable for budgets with team, oversee reports and client billing.
• Compile and updates regular status reports.
• Accountable for building, developing, implementing and maintaining integrated client media plans that deliver against objectives/strategies; proactively investigate media opportunities and craft well supported, articulate points – of – view.
• Work with relevant internal and external teams or partners for non-paid media requirements, eg: website management and analytics, EDM, Social Media Management, Content, etc to provide holistic perspective and integrated recommendations to deliver against clients’ business and marketing objectives.
• Responsibility for the quality of work and smooth operation of the account.
• Actively drive the planning process and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Manage a staff of media professionals. Develop the staff through performance management and consistent feedback. Identify with staff developmental opportunities that will help them to work toward their professional goals.
• Manage human resource administration, which includes: maintaining staff levels through effective recruiting, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Set realistic client expectations and make every effort to exceed them, by providing quality work in a timely and responsive manner.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in Planning with strong ability to lead the media planning process.
• 2+ years of experience in managing or developing a staff.

Skills:

• Extensive experience writing and presenting relevant information.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop programs, specifically with Excel.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors.