Media Manager

About WPP Media

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• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

Overview of job

You will play a key role as a Manager Media Planning in WPP Media network working closely with your clients on a day-to-day basis.

You will also work together with members of the buying team to ensure delivery of performance driven campaigns across all channels.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Business Director

3 best things about the job:

• Working on a banking & financial client with varying objectives across a mix of performance and branding channels.
• Have a birds eye view as a media planner with budget planning setting strategy for the account reporting/insights implementing best practices working with deep channel experts.
• Mentored by a fun dynamic and growing team. Getting a chance to work across multiple teams in WPP Media and understand the tech and tools for media planning and buying.

Responsibilities:

Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with your clients agency partners specialists and media partners to ensure effective collaboration and campaign execution.
• Act as a key point of contact for media partners addressing inquiries resolving issues and negotiating favourable terms.

Strategic Planning & Idea Generation:

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to understand campaign objectives target audiences and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop comprehensive offline and online media plans that align with campaign strategies incorporating innovative ideas and leveraging the most effective media channels.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends opportunities and best practices.

Campaign Execution & Optimization:

• Coordinate with media buyers partners to ensure timely and accurate campaign implementation adhering to high executional standards.
• Manage and track media budgets ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Monitor campaign performance analyse data and generate insightful reports to optimize campaigns and maximize return on investment (ROI).

Reporting & Analysis:

• Develop and deliver regular reports including media flowcharts budget updates contact reports competitive analyses and post-campaign reports.
• Collaborate with data teams to extract meaningful insights from campaign data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients in a clear and concise manner.

Other Responsibilities:

• Mentoring junior members of the team to help them upskill and help them better manage their communication and work when dealing with clients and specialist teams.
• Manage and evaluate media briefs providing strategic recommendations from a planning perspective.
• Stay abreast of industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in media planning.
• Work closely with the finance department to ensure adherence to financial processes and timely data updates.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Advertising Marketing Business Administration Communications or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in a digital marketing role with a focus on performance media planning.
• Strong understanding of social media and search engine marketing principles and best practices.
• Understanding of the Singapore media landscape for offline channels including but not limited to TV Radio Print Outdoor and KOLs
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful media plans across various channels.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and generate actionable insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel with experience in data visiualization and analysis.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine curiosity and passion for the advertising industry and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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