Media Executive

About Omnicom Media Asia Pacific

Omnicom Media, part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, stands as the world's largest global media management organization. Utilizing the Omni Intelligence Platform, the group supports over $73.5 billion in billings, with 40,000+ professionals across more than 70 markets. Its portfolio comprises renowned media agencies including OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, Mediahub, and powerhouse units like Acxiom and Annalect among others, delivering data, identity, analytics, and specialized media services.

Role Overview

This position covers administration services for the team and individual client projects, alongside execution tasks handled by junior and account executives across varying disciplines.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Daily reporting to Account Directors/Account Managers to aid with routine requirements.
• Engagement with trading teams and specialists within the agency on campaign delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete media planning development life cycle.
• Manage plan implementation and ensure quality control of all media buys.
• Coordinate with specialized agency services for smooth deliverables.
• Guarantee media objectives and strategies are executed within budget.
• Maintain rigorous oversight on media budgets.
• Lead project management activities for media solutions.
• Collaborate with regional teams to uphold work quality and compliance with guidelines.

Key Duties

• Account administration including meeting organization, report preparation (progress and project reports), and financial management, requiring proactive effort for streamlined operations and deadline compliance.
• Gather and analyze competitive data to produce insightful presentations, emphasizing data interrogation and interpretation supported by meaningful insights.
• Assist Account Managers in prepping buying briefs for trading teams or media vendors and maintain follow-ups addressing queries and assessing media responses.
• Contribute to media strategy formulation and provide insights aligned with global and regional directions, including participating in creative brainstorming to generate innovative ideas.
• Support media plan origination by helping craft clear plans that translate strategy into actionable executions; assist in client presentations and workshops as needed.
• Ensure timely execution of approved media plans and campaigns by working closely with ad trafficking, site tagging, ad operations, and campaign tagging teams; monitor campaign performance and manage reporting systems accurately.
• Coordinate post-campaign reporting, assessing the effectiveness and value of media strategies.
• Verify media invoice accuracy and coordinate with Finance to ensure timely processing.
• Uphold meticulous attention to detail and manage trading team reporting to guarantee precision.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferably in marketing, advertising, or media.
• Strict compliance with deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• Willingness to work extended hours if necessary.
• Energetic, approachable, and a solid team player.
• Initiative-driven and enthusiastic about learning and self-development.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and demonstrate company values.
• Proactive mindset with continuous passion for growth and knowledge.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate communicator with strong views on communications.
• Motivated to exceed expectations and deliver innovative strategies.
• Adept at building strong relationships with colleagues, clients, partners, and external agencies.
• Well-organized with keen attention to detail.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and performing effectively under pressure.