Media Executive - Saudi Arabia

About WPP Media

WPP is a global growth partner for leading brands, leveraging outstanding talent, reliable data, and premier partnerships. Powered by the WPP Open marketing platform and Open Intelligence, WPP Media integrates media, data, and partnerships to enable large-scale creative personalisation, helping clients understand and optimize their media investments.

About Mindshare

Mindshare, a key brand under WPP Media, acts as "Growth Architects," delivering Good Growth that benefits stakeholders, consumers, and the environment by using media deliberately to forge impactful consumer connections and build brand trust.

Role Summary and Responsibilities

The Media Executive is tasked with assisting the planning, implementation, and management of media campaigns to fulfill client goals and expand agency success. Key duties include:

• Supporting the development and carrying out of media plans across channels, including scheduling and ad placement.
• Liaising with media vendors to ensure timely delivery of campaign assets and placements.
• Monitoring campaigns for compliance with budgets and timelines.
• Helping negotiate media rates and placements to secure favorable terms.
• Managing vendor relationships, seeking new media buying opportunities.
• Collecting and analyzing performance data to offer insights for campaign refinement.
• Generating regular reports on budget utilization, performance metrics, and campaign outcomes.
• Adjusting ongoing campaign strategies to enhance effectiveness and meet goals.
• Serving as a key contact point for clients and internal teams regarding media plans and executions.
• Coordinating media trafficking and ensuring accurate, timely delivery of materials.

Skills and Experience

• Embody WPP and WPP Media's core values: Leading collectively for creative excellence, cultivating trust in a balanced people-client environment, and championing growth with optimism.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, media, or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the media industry and enthusiasm to learn media planning and buying.
• Exhibit strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation capabilities.
• Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills effectively.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Work Environment and Benefits

WPP Media invests in employee development and offers access to extensive global networks, resource groups, and team events. Benefits include competitive medical plans, group retirement schemes, vision and dental coverage, ample paid leave, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days. The company fosters an inclusive culture emphasizing respect and equal opportunity.

The working model is primarily onsite with a hybrid approach supporting about four days in-office weekly. Candidates may request accommodations or flexible arrangements during interviews.

Additional Information

WPP Media provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination and values a culture of belonging. Privacy practices of applicant information are maintained as per company policy. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.