Senior Exec - Integrated Planning

Description
Position at UM
Job Description*
Senior Executive -* Integrated Planning

UM**

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing clients' businesses
for the now and the next. We use the transformational power of rich analytics
and insights to drive growth and engage consumers across content and
connections. Our consultative approach and agile model, rooted in diversity,
equity and belonging, drive better business outcomes for brands whilst
providing an empowering culture in which our people can thrive.

Our 'now and next' approach has been noted at the highest industry level, with
Forrester ranking us the #‎1 global agency network for current offering and
future strategy. And in RECMA's most recent report we were named the #‎2 agency
globally in ‎2021, and the #‎1 agency across MENA for the 5th year in a row. Our
client roster includes L'Oreal, McDonald's, Sony, Reckitt and Emirates to name
a few.

Our most prized accolade is that of our team whereby they voted us as "Best
place to Work" in ‎2022. A recognition we aim to keep upholding by putting them
at the center of our business and continuously fostering an environment built
on meritocracy, a sense of belonging, and community spirit to encourage work
life integration

People
The Media 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 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
* Meet media suppliers with team members and get a feel for the industry
* 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
* Engage with the company and contribute with ideas on company and client level.
* Assist in new big pitches of the agency.
* Exposure, assistance, and contribution to Digital Media planning
* Engage in client liaison after a minimum of ‎6 months service