Senior Executive, Media Planning

Senior Executive, Media Planning

Job Description:

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

Carat is a global media agency network operating in over 100 countries, bringing together a team of more than 12,000 experts. Recognized as a leader among global media agencies, Carat specializes in creating and executing media plans that harmonize bought, owned, and earned media. By combining the speed of technology with the art of empathy, Carat helps brands connect with people, drive growth, and navigate the evolving media landscape.

What your typical day will look like:

As the Senior Executive, Media Planning, you will be providing support to the senior team, taking responsibility for all administrative tasks within the team to ensure campaigns run smoothly and to plan.

Core responsibilities include:

• Effectively runs the day to day planning on key accounts
• Builds and develops media owner relationships in order to drive market leading planning for clients
• Works with other departments to ensure a campaign goes live on time through the use of best practice and adherence to Service Level Agreements
• Uses understanding of commercial opportunities and trading focuses to ensure investment is guided towards the most appropriate partners

A bit about you:

• Possess at least 2 years of relatable working experience in media planning preferably in an agency.
• Have worked in media planning or its related fields and brands, which includes brand management, marketing, account servicing, implementation, and strategic planning.
• Passionate individual with an outgoing personality, creative thinking and innovation mindset
• Able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What’s in it for you:

• Flexibility hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

Innovating to Impact:

At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable, transformative results across the business.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless, we look forward to welcoming you.

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Brand: Carat

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent