Executive - Media

Publicis Groupe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Foundry, a global media agency brand within Publicis Media and part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a junior media planner to assist in developing and implementing media plans. You will analyze market data, identify target audiences, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns.

You will manage day-to-day client communications and support the wider media team with strategic channel/media approaches, ensuring timely execution of campaigns and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in media planning (Offline & Online) or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
• Certifications on digital platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Knowledge on various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager.
• Familiarity with digital media and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research.
• Have a commercial mindset, able to understand the importance of driving ROI for both business partners and agency.
• Experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms such as Z/X Plan, Statex, Global web Index(GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client's brief and plan media channels based on the client's objectives.
• Create and manage MRF sheets, coordinating with the creative agency for materials and go-live dates.
• Trafficking digital campaigns, coordinating with TAAG team, and ensuring proper implementation.
• Follow up with media and creative agencies for proper implementation of campaigns and preparing reports.
• Manage campaign launches, including client expectation management.
• Ensure timely and accurate bookings by the administration team.
• Prepare client status reports in the required format.
• Prepare reports and optimization recommendations.
• Supervise invoicing process.

Skills

Media planning

Analytical skills

Teamplayer

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/advertising or related field

Tools

DV360

Google Ads

Meta Business Manager

Snapchat Ads Manager

Twitter Ads Manager

TikTok Ads Manager

Job description

Company description Spark Foundry is a global media agency brand within Publicis Media, and has offices within Publicis One, both of which are key divisions of Publicis Groupe. With more than 3,000 employees in 50 countries across the world, the agency leverages the best industry talent and the growing footprint of its 60 offices in key markets, including USA, UK, MENA, Poland, Australia and China.

Overview

• Assist in the development and implementation of media plans for clients, including analyzing the market and consumer data, identifying target audiences, and selecting media channels.
• Is aware and understands the importance of set key performance indicators and is an active member in achieving them.
• Collaborate with other members of the planning team and cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies.
• Support the wider media team with their day-to-day duties relating to developing strategic channel/media approaches.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand the client's brief and plan media channels based on the client's objectives.
• Creating and managing MRF sheets, cooperating closely with the creative agency for timely receipt of material and go-live dates.
• Trafficking digital campaigns, connecting with TAAG team, and ensuring proper implementation.
• Following up with media and creative agencies for proper implementation of campaigns and preparing implementation reports.
• Managing campaign launches, including client expectation management.
• Ensuring timely and accurate booking by administration team.
• Preparing client status reports in the format required by the client.
• Preparing reports and optimization recommendations.
• Supervision of invoicing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in media planning (Offline & Online) or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
• Certifications on digital platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc..).
• Knowledge on various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager.
• Familiarity with digital media and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research.
• Have a commercial mindset, able to understand the importance of driving ROI for both business partners and agency.
• Experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms such as Z/X Plan, Statex, Global web Index(GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.

Additional information

R-2666 P-2992