Mindshare: Manager, Media, KSA

WPP Media; Riyadh Region; Hybrid; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Group retirement plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media seeks a Media Manager to drive brand growth and engagement by developing and executing innovative media strategies across diverse channels. You will ensure alignment with marketing plans, optimize campaigns for maximum ROI, and maintain vendor and internal relationships.

The role requires strong knowledge of traditional and digital media, collaboration with content teams, budget stewardship, and the ability to adapt to market trends and client needs. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience across the full Communications Planning process.
• 3-4 years planning across Display, Search, Social and offline channels.
• Proven client management experience, handling key stakeholders and managing expectations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of developing and executing media campaigns.
• Stay up to date with market trends; knowledge of target demographics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies across various channels (digital, social, print, broadcast).
• Plan, execute, and optimize media campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, and teammates to align media content with brand voice and goals.
• Allocate and manage media budgets to maximize ROI within the marketing budget.
• Track and analyze performance metrics, providing regular reports and recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and agencies.
• Assist in crisis communication and reputation management via media outlets as needed.

Skills

Media planning

Client management

Communication

Campaign execution

Market trends

QSR experience

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary And Impact

The Media Manager will be the key driver of brand growth and engagement by developing and executing innovative media strategies across diverse channels. You will be responsible for ensuring that media plans are aligned with marketing strategies and are optimized to deliver maximum ROI. This role requires a strong understanding of both traditional and digital media, as well as the ability to maintain relationships with media vendors and internal teams.

• Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies across various channels (digital, social, print, broadcast, etc.).
• Plan, execute, and optimize media campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media channels.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, and other team members to develop media content that aligns with the brand’s voice and goals.
• Allocate and manage media budgets to maximize return on investment (ROI) while staying within the marketing budget.
• Track and analyze performance metrics for media campaigns, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and advertising agencies.
• Assist in managing crisis communication and reputation management via media outlets as needed.

Skills And Experience

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 Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
• Extensive experience working across the full Communications Planning process
• 3- 4 years of experience in planning across Display, Search and Social Campaigns and offline
• Proven client management experience, handling key stakeholders, presenting, and managing expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful media campaigns.
• Remain up to date with market trends and understand the market and customer demographics.
• Previous QSR or similar category experience ideal

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 particular 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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