Media Manager

About the Role

Dentsu Inc. is seeking a Media Manager to join their team in Jeddah. This full-time position involves leading day-to-day media planning and campaign delivery for key client accounts. The role requires a strong understanding of cross-channel media, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate business objectives into effective media plans.

Role Overview

The Media Manager will collaborate with internal teams to manage the full planning and execution cycle of media campaigns. This includes ensuring campaigns are delivered with precision, efficiency, and measurable impact across various channels. The ideal candidate will act as a primary point of contact for clients regarding media-related inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead media planning across digital and offline channels, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand strategy.
• Develop annual and quarterly media plans, including budget allocation, channel mix, and audience strategies.
• Manage end-to-end campaign execution, from briefing and activation to optimization and reporting.
• Monitor pacing, delivery, and performance to ensure campaigns meet KPIs and quality standards.
• Collaborate with creative, performance, analytics, and strategy teams to deliver integrated communication solutions.
• Analyze campaign data and research sources to generate insights and inform future planning.
• Prepare and present media plans, rationales, and performance reports to clients.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a day-to-day point of contact for all media-related queries.
• Supervise and guide junior planners to support their development and ensure operational excellence.
• Stay updated on market trends, new media opportunities, and platform developments.

Qualifications and Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in media planning and campaign management. Agency experience is required.
• Strong understanding of cross-channel media, including digital, social, OOH, and TV.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into recommendations.
• Experience with media planning tools, measurement platforms, and industry research sources.

Required Skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and client-management capabilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, requiring collaboration with various internal teams and direct client engagement.