Media Executive

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At OMD, we are always in motion. At any moment around the world we are always thinking, always asking and always doing more meaningful work for our clients. We share a common aspiration for sharper insights, smarter ideas and stronger results. It is the essence of our brand, and the defining characteristic of our talent.

We believe in a culture and community that constantly challenges itself to grow. There is no motion, no improvement and no innovation in being the first, the biggest or the strongest. We continually strive to be faster, bigger and stronger. Our current performance is simply the starting point of a journey forward.

Our intention is to be authentic, open and aspirational in our belief in our most valuable asset; our talent. We share this common bond with our clients and our partners every day we work together.

When we ask our people to describe themselves, they use words such as braver, happier, smarter, friendlier and funnier. They are dreamers and doers, adventurers and advisers. We attract thinkers, believers and winners. At OMD they aspire to be builders, teachers, leaders, explorers and trendsetters. They want to uncover opportunities and work on projects that matter. And we help them fulfill their aspirations. Can we help you fulfill yours?

About us

OMD is an integrated communications agency delivering media and marketing solutions globally.

As part of a global OMD network of 9,000+ people in over 120 offices, we deliver insights that unlock demand potential, ideas that ignite consumer desire and results that accelerate business growth for our clients. We are a dynamic, creative and influential agency network that collectively combines to make OMD the most awarded agency network in the world.

We are famous for creative effectiveness. OMD has been voted Most Creative Agency in the World by the Gunn Report for Media for an unprecedented eight years running.

At OMD we work with some of the world’s most famous brands to help them grow and achieve their ambitions. Our scale and experience gives us a deeper understanding of our clients’ businesses, of the possibilities and opportunities offered by the constantly shifting media world and of the nuances of human behaviour.

Our specialties include: Full service Communications Planning, Media Planning & Buying, Econometrics, Performance Media including Direct and 360’ Digital (comprising Display, SEO, PPC, Trading Desk, Mobile & Affiliates), Data Analytics, Market & Customer Insight, Social Media, Sponsorship, Branded Entertainment & Content Creation & Experiential.

Position: Media Executive

Reporting to: Associate Director

Office location: ALICE@Mediaopolis

Scope of role:

1. To support the Managers in delivering brand and marketing activities of the company – an integral part of planning process.
2. To conduct post analysis of market activities, competitive analysis reports and other marketing reports as required.

Reporting Structure:

1. On a day-to-day basis you will report to an Account Director and Account Managers to provide support to the day to day requirements.
2. You will be working with the trading community and other specialist services within the agency to deliver campaigns. The Business Director will be ultimately responsible for the overall management of your workload and development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Marketing team on co-ordination and liaising with media & agencies on advertising matters, PR and sponsorship events for the above brands and projects in-charge.
2. Traditional media:
   • Media plan briefing
   • Media relevancy to the type of ads we have
   • Working closely with team OMD
3. Social media:
   • Input on activation
   • Ideas generation – contests and content
   • Executing on ground social media expansion
4. Advertising:
   • Understanding objective setting for creative work
   • Briefing designers
5. PR:
   • Understanding products not supported by paid media
   • Media pitching and follow up
6. Ad Hoc Projects Working with the Account Directors and Account Managers on ad hoc projects e.g. reviews, consumer research projects.

Required Skills:

1. Accuracy and attention to detail
2. 1 year experience in Media preferable
3. Compliance with deadlines
4. Interpersonal skills and style
5. Excellent telephone manner
6. Planning and organising skills
7. Flexibility to work long hours
8. High energy and an approachable manner
9. Team player
10. Initiative
11. Enthusiastic learner
12. Demonstrate values with a constructive point of view
13. A passion for learning and self-development
14. Proactive approach

Attributes:

1. Passionate, with strong opinions about communications
2. An instinctive desire to exceed expectations (clients and management) and deliver cutting-edge strategies
3. Ability to build strong relations with colleagues, clients, network partners and external agencies
4. Can demonstrate good organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Can multitask and change priorities rapidly and is effective under pressure.