Brief role description:
Wavemaker is an agency of GroupM, the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Media Executive to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the media team across the full planning and buying process.
At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.
3 best things about the job:
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Opportunity to interact and learn from the best people within Wavemaker Hong Kong as well as across regional and global markets
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Working in the fast-growing agency in Hong Kong with the energetic and passionate team
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You will be able to work with the team on creating a campaign that not only fits the client's requirements but also exceeds them
About Wavemaker
We always believe there is a better way to grow our client and our people. We do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients to help them grow and shape their consumers’ brand decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology.
We have one single attitude – Positive Provocation.
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We always make sure we have each other’s backs through our inclusive culture.
We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.
Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:
• The deep Knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• The confidence to Challenge what’s gone before
• The Support to go further than we thought possible
Core responsibilities:
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Work with accounts teams under the guidance of the Account Director and Manager in assisting the media team across the full planning and buying process
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Compile monthly brand competitive analysis report
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Update monthly media schedules and media flowcharts according to the on-going changes
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Assist individual colleagues in preparing campaign recommendation and post campaign report; and ad hoc request when needed
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Understanding the client and campaign ecosystem, such as learning to use social media ad platforms, reporting platforms, media metric definitions, paid media type and various ad formats
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Administrate the planning and buying documents and billing processes
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Participate in client meetings and presentation
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Attend various entry-level trainings and certifications
The Candidate:
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University degree
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Must be flexible, highly motivated and able to work independently on multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
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Understanding of social media tools, analytical tools and vendor liaison
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Must be well organized and have strong quantitative/analytical skills
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Experienced with the luxury market is a plus
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Fluent written and spoken English and Chinese is a must
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Must be numerate and have strong attention to detail
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Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
We are a part of GroupM, WPP’s global media investment management company. Discover more on wavemakerglobal.com, Twitter and LinkedIn
We are an equal opportunities employer.
All GroupM agencies are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender identity, disability, culture/religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
More about GroupM Market
GroupM - GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support and tools to innovate and grow.
About Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR’s small yet highly dynamic and efficient media market allows us to operate with agility. Its internet and digital penetration continues to grow year-on-year, and has the highest smartphone penetration in Asia Pacific at 87%, while tablet ownership clocks in at 57%. Hong Kong SAR’s digital market boasts a healthy mix of local, regional and global players, providing new opportunities in the media space.
If you want a future in media and communications, and believe in Hong Kong SAR’s belief of “work hard, play hard”, there is clearly no place more vibrant, challenging and exciting than Hong Kong SAR, where opportunities for you to innovate and grow are unparalleled.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
