Manager, Media - Saudi Arabia

About WPP Media

WPP serves as a trusted growth partner to leading global brands by leveraging exceptional talent, reliable data, intelligence, and innovative partnerships through its pioneering marketing platform, WPP Open. WPP Media is the AI-powered media division that integrates media, data, and partnerships to enable personalized creative experiences at scale, delivering transparent insights on media investments.

About Mindshare

Mindshare, a prominent WPP Media brand, focuses on generating Good Growth — growth that benefits business, people, and the planet. As Growth Architects, Mindshare crafts media-driven strategies that build meaningful consumer connections, enhancing brand trust and positive business outcomes.

Role Overview

The Media Manager will play a crucial role in accelerating brand growth and consumer engagement through designing and executing innovative media strategies across a wide array of channels, including digital, social, print, and broadcast. The position requires aligning media plans with overarching marketing strategies while optimizing for the highest return on investment (ROI). Building strong relationships with media vendors and internal teams is also key.

Key Duties

• Devise and implement all-encompassing media plans covering diverse platforms such as paid, earned, and owned channels.
• Manage campaign execution and continuous optimization for channels including digital display, search, social media, print, and broadcast.
• Work closely with creative teams—content creators and designers—to produce media materials consistent with brand identity and objectives.
• Administer media budgets efficiently, balancing investment to maximize ROI without overspending.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance metrics, delivering regular insights and recommendations for enhancements.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with media outlets, influencers, and advertising agencies.
• Support media crisis communications and reputation management when necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

• Comprehensive experience covering the full communications planning cycle.
• 3 to 4 years of expertise in planning media campaigns including display advertising, search marketing, social media campaigns, and traditional offline channels.
• Strong client relationship skills with proven ability to manage key stakeholders, deliver impactful presentations, and set expectations effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Documented history of launching successful media campaigns.
• Ability to stay informed on current market trends and possess a good understanding of customer demographics.
• Previous experience in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector or a related category is preferred.

Cultural Attributes

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership by inspiring transformational creativity.
• Foster openness by balancing client and people experiences through trust cultivation.
• Champion optimistic leadership aimed at growth and enterprise mobilization.

Life and Benefits at WPP Media

WPP Media prioritizes employee development and responsible media investment, offering access to extensive networks and learning opportunities worldwide. Employees benefit from global resource groups, frequent team events, competitive medical, vision, dental insurance, group retirement plans, generous paid leave, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days. The company embraces an inclusive culture with equal opportunity employment and encourages workplace presence approximately four days per week, supporting flexible arrangements where needed.

Additional Information

Applicants are invited to understand the company Privacy Notice that governs data processing practices. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. WPP Media encourages open discussions regarding accommodations during the selection process.