EssenceMediacom: Senior Media Executive- Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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 Senior Media Executive will lead the development and execution of advanced digital media strategies to enhance the company’s online presence, drive engagement, and achieve marketing goals, ultimately driving significant growth and brand awareness for our clients. This role is ideal for someone with at least one year of experience in digital media, who is ready to take on more responsibility, manage projects, and contribute to strategic planning.

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital media strategies to support marketing objectives and enhance brand visibility.
• Analyze market trends and user data to inform strategy and make data-driven decisions.
• Design, execute, and oversee digital campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, and digital advertising.
• Manage the end-to-end process of digital media campaigns from concept to execution, including budget management and performance tracking.
• Develop and manage a content calendar that aligns with marketing goals and audience interests.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create high-quality, engaging content.
• Plan and manage paid digital advertising campaigns, including PPC, display ads, and social media ads.
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for all digital media activities.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on performance data to improve campaign effectiveness and ROI.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in digital media, marketing, or a related role.
• Proven experience with digital media platforms, content creation, and campaign management.
• Strong understanding of social media and digital advertising strategies.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

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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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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