Manager - Media

Publicis Groupe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Starcom, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking a highly organized Media Manager to lead client-facing media planning and execution. You will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards and strong client relationships.

The role requires excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of data-driven marketing across digital and traditional channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of media plans for clients across a variety of industries.
• Work with the reporting manager, considering client and agency KPIs.
• Manage multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and translate strategies into media.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop media strategies.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.
• Build strong rapport with clients and business partners.
• Mentor and guide junior planning team members.
• Quality control for all media planning.
• Oversee day-to-day team projects.
• Understand client requirements and devise plans for media outlets across digital and offline channels.
• Apply strong analytical skills to interpret data and market research.
• Maintain a strong grasp of media industry trends and best practices.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Knowledge of media planning and buying tools like DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, etc.
• Develop and own channel strategies aligned with the communication plan.
• Lead projects related to media strategy, consumer insights, and ROI optimization.
• Oversee outputs from executives/admin to ensure accuracy of internal/external documents.
• Drive efficient admin for the group and operational excellence.
• Ability to measure ROI from media plans and manage internal/external teams.

Job description

Company description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more. Overview We are seeking a highly organized and client-focused Media Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison between the agency and our clients, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong project management abilities, and a deep understanding of marketing strategies and client needs.

Responsibilities

Responsibility & Focus: Lead the development and execution of media plans for clients across a variety of industries. Work along with reporting manager taking into account both the client's and the agency's key performance indicators. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, including setting priorities, meeting deadlines, translating strategies into innovative media, and working well under pressure. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies. Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications. Build a strong rapport with clients and business partners. Mentor and guide junior planning team members. Quality control for all media planning. Overseeing team on day-to-day projects Technical & Product: Ability to comprehend a client's requirements, pose appropriate inquiries, and devise a plan for utilizing media outlets (including creating a media plan and offering suggestions) in accordance with the client's goals.( Including digital, offline) Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research Strong grasp of media industry trends and best practices Ability to work on MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc..) In-depth knowledge of and experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms, such as Z/X Plan,ETAM, Statex, Global web Index(GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.. Knowledge of various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager Good commercial acumen, able to understand the importance of driving ROI for both business partners and agency whilst being both efficient and effective Development of sound channel strategy and activation in line with the communication plan Development and ownership of projects related to: Media Strategy, Consumer Insights Analysis, Identifica-tion of business challenges facing the client, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Media selection, Maximizing cost-efficiency, Timing and laydown, Budget levels by market etc. Ownership and oversight of all output from the executives/admin to ensure accuracy of the documents shared internally and externally Responsible for efficient/accurate admin for the group. Business Acumen & Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of the media industry and the role of media planning within it Proven ability to manage multiple projects, clients, and stakeholders Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure Knowledge of how to measure ROI from media plan Ability to manage internal teams and external vendors and