Senior Media Manager at dentsu

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Planning, Campaign Management, Data Interpretation, Client Presentation, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Digital Media, Social Media, Programmatic Advertising, TV Advertising, OOH Advertising, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Fast-Paced Environment

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Media Manager to lead the development and delivery of integrated media strategies across key client accounts. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner—translating business objectives into effective, insight-driven media plans, overseeing campaign execution across channels, and ensuring strong performance outcomes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, guide client decision-making, and mentor junior team members to maintain high standards of quality and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end media planning and buying across digital and offline channels. Translate client business goals into clear media strategies, frameworks, and KPIs. Develop annual/quarterly media plans, ensuring channel mix efficiency and budget allocation accuracy. Oversee execution, optimization, pacing, and quality across all campaigns. Collaborate with creative, paid social, search, programmatic, and analytics teams to deliver integrated work. Generate compelling insights and strategic recommendations through data interpretation and category understanding. Present media strategies, rationales, performance reports, and growth opportunities to clients. Supervise and mentor junior team members; provide training, feedback, and skill development. Stay updated on media trends, market shifts, and new opportunities relevant to client portfolios. Ensure all work adheres to timelines, performance benchmarks, and internal processes. Requirements 6–8 years of experience in media planning and campaign management (media agency experience preferred). Strong understanding of media channels including digital, social, programmatic, OOH, and TV. Ability to interpret data, identify insights, and translate them into actionable strategies. Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills. Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and pacing reports. Proficiency in media planning tools, measurement platforms, and industry research sources. Strong stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities. Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Location: Dubai Brand: Iprospect Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of integrated media strategies across key client accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee campaign execution and ensure strong performance outcomes.