Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, KraftHeinz, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Job Description

Responsibility and Focus

Key responsibility in this role will be to become known within the company as someone who can tackle quality control for all media planning, oversee the team on day-to-day projects, and artfully translate strategies into innovative media – all while building robust client relationships and developing your team’s talent. Should have good organizational skills in handling a number of projects at the same time, being able to set priorities, keep to deadlines, work effectively under time pressure.

-Lead the development and execution of media plans for clients across a variety of industries.

-Work along with reporting manager taking into account both the client's and the agency's key performance indicators.

-Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, including setting priorities, meeting deadlines, translating strategies into innovative media, and working well under pressure.

-Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies.

Technical & Product

-To develop sound channel strategy and activation in line with the communication plan

-To develop and own the projects related to: Media Strategy, Consumer Insights Analysis, Identification of business challenges facing the client, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Media selection, Maximizing cost-efficiency, Timing and laydown, Budget levels by market etc.

-To own and oversee all output from the executives/admin to ensure accuracy of the documents shared internally and externally

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

-Quality control and adjustments if required - in this role Media Manager takes full responsibility on output of Media Executives & Media Planners

-To conduct regular presentations to clients keeping them informed of all relevant media trends and development

-Strong grasp of & ability to develop channel specific strategies, media plans and reports across both Offline & Online Channels

-Strong media knowledge of the market, consumer and media research available

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

-An innovative approach: in use of media, exploration of new forms of communication, research, presentation techniques, etc

-Ability to think strategically, creatively, and analytically.

-Proven ability to identify new opportunities and develop effective solutions. 

People & Leadership

-Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.

-Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.

-Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.

-Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in marketing or a related field

• A four-year college education and 5 to 7 years of media planning and/or buying experience - with at least three years of online experience

-Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.

-5-7 years of experience in media planning or related role.

-Proven ability to mentor and lead a team of planning executives.

-Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.

-Digital Certifications across the major platforms, including Meta (FB & IG), Google, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.