Manager - Media

Role Overview

This position is focused on leading media planning and execution for clients across multiple sectors. The role partners closely with the reporting manager to ensure both client objectives and agency KPIs are met, while balancing several projects at once and performing well in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, maintain strong client and partner relationships, and support junior team members through guidance and mentorship. The role also carries responsibility for quality assurance across media planning outputs.

Core Responsibilities

Own the development of media strategies and plans that align with client goals and communication objectives.

Translate briefs into practical media recommendations, including channel selection, timing, budget allocation, and delivery approach.

Handle day-to-day communication with clients and maintain trusted relationships with business partners.

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure campaigns are executed effectively.

Review, check, and improve media planning outputs to ensure accuracy before sharing internally or externally.

Guide and support junior planners and executives, including reviewing their work and helping them grow.

Prepare and deliver client presentations on market trends, campaign progress, and planning recommendations.

Monitor performance, analyze data and research, and use insights to improve planning decisions and ROI.

Technical and Product Knowledge

Use a client brief to ask the right questions and develop a suitable media approach based on business needs.

Work confidently with MS Office 365 tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Apply planning and research platforms such as Z/X Plan, Statex, GWI, Euromonitor, WARC, and SimilarWeb.

Use digital buying and planning platforms including DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snapchat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, and TikTok Ads Manager.

Understand digital media, emerging technologies, and the broader offerings of the Groupe.

Develop channel strategies and activation plans that support the communication plan across offline and online media.

Business and Operational Focus

Bring a strong understanding of advertising and media planning, including how to measure media effectiveness and return on investment.

Manage multiple clients, stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables with strong prioritization and project management skills.

Support efficient administration and ensure internal and external documents are accurate and well managed.

Maintain a solid grasp of the media market, audience trends, and opportunities available through media owners and partners.

Work with teams and agencies to improve efficiency, solve problems, and adjust plans where needed.

Leadership and Working Style

Encourage collaboration, inclusion, and open communication across teams.

Seek feedback, stay adaptable, and contribute ideas in discussions, brainstorming sessions, and problem-solving efforts.

Build relationships quickly, communicate clearly, and uphold a respectful and trustworthy approach with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Take ownership of tasks, show resilience under pressure, and maintain a growth mindset with openness to change and new ways of working.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related discipline is required.

The role calls for 5 to 7 years of experience in media planning or a similar function.

Applicants should have experience mentoring and leading planning teams.

Digital certifications across major platforms such as Meta, Google, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and Twitter are expected.

Additional Information

Reference code: R-3110P-3508.