Media Executive

Job Summary

The Executive works as part of the Media Team in a general operations role which traverses both the planning and buying disciplines for client accounts and has primary responsibility for the day-to-day media administrative functions.

Product, Planning, and Pitching

• To learn the basics of media planning & buying in addition to using basic tools & relevant software
• Input media plans schedules
• Update Client plans on Excel
• Amend media schedules under supervision of Media Supervisor
• Use basic software including (Statex, XPlan, Zplan, TGI, VD, Ipsos, Synthesio, Social Baker, according to each market needs)
• Software monitoring & media evaluation studies (Readership, print, radio, digital, social media, listenership)
• Preparing the monthly competitive reports for the clients
• Maintain records - client data, media opportunities presented, rate cards, TV grids
• Monitor & prepare material specification lists for production
• Monitoring & ensuring booking instructions are dispatched Daily monitoring and reporting of advertising in different media
• Monitor & prepare Material for dispatch
• Be proficient at Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to use basic formulas in Excel
• Able to add features and designs to ppt presentations
• Assist in basic print, outdoor, radio plan
• Perform other operational and coordination elements that the team require
• Check all schedules prepared by the Operations team
• Contribute to innovation idea generation
• Proactive media monitoring including store visits
• Assist in new big pitches of the agency
• Media support across all media including digital and basic understanding of digital platforms

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• University degree in business, economics, or a related field
• One year of media experience preferably (fresh graduates are also welcomed)
• Must be well organized and have strong quantitative/analytical skills
• Able to build relationship internally and externally
• Ability to manage multi-task well in a fast-paced environment and a team player.
• Must be numerate and have strong attention to detail
• Passionate about building a career in media & advertising field
• Fluent written and spoken English is a must
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.