EssenceMediaCom: Media Executive - Dubai

About GroupM

GroupM is WPP’s media investment group and the world’s leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment, as measured by the independent research bureau COMvergence. Through its global agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, and T&Pm, and cross-channel performance (GroupM Nexus), data (Choreograph), entertainment (GroupM Motion Entertainment) and investment solutions, GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business. Discover more at www.groupm.com.

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading GroupM Brand

EssenceMediacom is GroupM’s newest and largest agency, committed to delivering marketing breakthroughs for brands. It has disrupted the old models across media, creative, innovation and analytics to find new opportunities for advertisers and deliver truly integrated media solutions.

Borne out of two pioneering agencies, EssenceMediacom fuses Essence’s performance, data, analytics and creative technology DNA with MediaCom’s scaled multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise.

As part of WPP, the world's largest marketing communications services group, and GroupM, WPP’s consolidated media investment management arm, we have access to the richest data, most robust benchmarks and most advanced capabilities in the market. This helps us provide comprehensive solutions to all marketing challenges.

Our ‘breakthrough’ ambition is underpinned by our commitment to ‘continuous learning’. We aim to ensure our people fulfil their potential by investing in their whole-person wellbeing, careers and capabilities, which in turn helps grow our clients’ businesses.

EssenceMediacom, with 10,000 people across 120 offices in 96 markets, is one of the world’s leading communications specialists, with billings of more than US$21 billion (Source: COMvergence, 2021). Its global client roster includes adidas, Coca-Cola (TCCC), Dell, Google, Hasbro, Mars, NBC Universal, P&G, Richemont, Shell, Sony and Uber.

Role Summary And Impact

The Media Executive supports the development and execution of media plans and campaigns, ensuring efficient implementation of media strategies to meet campaign objectives and client needs, ultimately contributing to the success of client campaigns and the growth of the agency.

• Assist in the creation and execution of media plans, including the scheduling and placement of ads across various channels.
• Coordinate with media vendors and ensure timely delivery of media assets and placements.
• Monitor and manage media campaigns to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Support the negotiation of media rates and placements with vendors, ensuring favorable terms for the agency or client.
• Maintain relationships with media vendors and assist in sourcing new opportunities and securing media buys.
• Collect and analyze media performance data, providing insights and recommendations for campaign optimization.
• Prepare regular reports on media activities, including budget tracking, performance metrics, and campaign results.
• Monitor ongoing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed to improve performance and achieve campaign goals.
• Act as a point of reference for clients and internal teams regarding media planning and execution.
• Manage media schedules, trafficking of ads, and ensure all media materials are delivered accurately and on time.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising, Media, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in a Media Agency, preferably with a digital expertise.
• Strong interest in the media landscape and a desire to learn about media planning and buying.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  
  

At GroupM, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & GroupM’s shared core values:

• 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.
  
  

Life At GroupM & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. GroupM employees can tap into the global GroupM & 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.

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