Manager, Media, MENA

About the role

WPP Media is looking for a Media Manager to lead the strategic development and execution of media campaigns across digital and traditional platforms, driving brand growth, audience engagement and revenue. The role oversees large-scale media budgets, manages the media team and works with cross-functional departments so that media strategies align with overall marketing goals.

Key responsibilities

• Identify target audiences and define the best media mix (digital, print, TV, OOH, radio, social).
• Develop media strategies with senior leadership, aligned to product launches, brand campaigns and promotional events.
• Oversee campaign execution from planning to delivery across all channels.
• Manage in-house media buying and coordinate with external agencies.
• Monitor media plans against real-time performance data and adjust strategies to optimise effectiveness and budget use.
• Present campaign results and strategic recommendations to clients.
• Provide strategic guidance to the media team and coach junior members in planning and reporting.
• Refine ongoing reporting procedures and identify new opportunities for clients.

Required profile

• At least 4 years of experience in a client-facing role and campaign management.
• Experience creating cross-media plans that meet client goals, with a solid understanding of how paid media channels (including performance-based) work together.
• Strong track record in campaign performance management, using analytics and optimisation to improve KPIs.
• Independent, able to coach juniors and report independently.

Required skills

• Strategic planning and client-facing presentations, including PowerPoint decks.
• Understanding of media performance and digital campaign set-ups.
• Alignment with trading, social, web analytics, paid search and SEO.

What we offer

• Hybrid work, with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Medical, group retirement, vision and dental insurance, and significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks, employee resource groups and in-office events.