Media Executive (Saudi National)
About EssenceMediacom
We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients’ businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
EssenceMediacom understands that our people are tasked with big goals: building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry. Our people are at the heart of this work because their ideas will enable us to decode the intersections of people, content, and technology to bring our aspirations to life. Our success is down to our eclectic, diverse, and talented people. EssenceMediacom is a place for us to grow our careers and expand our horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all. This collective culture will be our “new power” where ideas are freely exchanged, and collaboration is actively encouraged in a place where you can innovate in our hyperconnected world.
The role is part of a structured team responsible for media planning activities on one assigned account. The successful candidate may serve as the client contact on some occasions and will be involved in the creation, design and implementation of media plans and key tactics.
Core responsibilities:
- Setting up, trafficking and optimization of TV, Digital, Out Of Home and Radio campaigns including all self-serving platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Google, etc…).
- Learn and manage all ad buying models online from display to video and social.
- Manage and operate daily TV media planning in alignment with marketing objectives.
- Liaise with marketing, brand and creative team to develop media strategies and campaigns.
- Input and organization of media data with extreme attention to detail and precision.
- Reporting and analytics with the ability to look beyond data with an analytical approach.
Required skills / experience:
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Experience of 1 years, ideally in Media Planning, or in Advertising or Media vendors or content (Twitter, Snapchat, Shahid, DMS, Ad stream, Spotify etc..).
- Experience or good knowledge of GCC and/or North African markets.
- Holder of a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Advertising or Media or Journalism from a reputable University.
- Preferred languages: English – Arabic is a must.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills to work closely with and build relationships with brand managers, creative producers, and media stakeholders.
- Detail oriented and proficient at managing projects, organizing, prioritizing and structuring workload.
- Strong drive for continuous learning and research on the subject matter for personal development.
- Be innovative, creative, and data-savvy.
