Senior Associate, Media Planning, Pakistan

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency, grounded in analytics and insights and powered by data and technology. We are currently looking for a Senior Media Planner. In this role, you will be responsible for all tasks and client service activities associated with an assigned brand/account, acting as a steward of the entire communications planning process by providing pillars for media plans and executing plan changes/maintenance of media plans.

Responsibilities

Develop strategy for brands including annual phasing and budgeting to achieve brand KPI's; Assist CH/BM to maintain responsive working relationships with brand teams to identify potential opportunities; Troubleshoot and resolve issues with media/account teams and media vendors; Assist CH/BM in developing brand KPI's; Analyze data to provide client with recommendations for optimizations; Maintain relationships with media suppliers, internal teams and brand teams; Prepare Quarterly/Semi Annual and Annual media reviews and way forward; Responsible for timely deliverables of deadlines; Resolve billing related issues; Work cross-functionally with Client management team and Account Directors; Work with cross function departments/teams as part of media management process; Showcase launches and presentations to brand team after launch; Assist CH/BM in participating in regional award at least once a quarter; Train Assistant Planner/Media Planner on media basics

Requirements

Strong organizational and numeracy skills; Flexibility and able to work under pressure; Proficient in MS Excel; Excellent personal/organizational management; Able to set and meet multiple demands within challenging deadlines; Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally, formally and informally; BBA / MBA from a reputable university or equivalent; At least 3+ years of media/digital/marketing experience

Benefits

Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Employee wellbeing facilities; Employee mental health awareness days; Employee resource groups; Frequent in-office events