Media Manager

Overview

Are you a seasoned media strategist with a passion for crafting impactful narratives? Our client, a global leader in connecting people worldwide, seeks a Media Manager to join their dynamic International Family of Apps team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how the company’s brand story is told across diverse international markets. You will develop cutting-edge, data-driven media strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative campaigns that resonate with audiences across the globe. This is your chance to leverage your expertise and make a real impact on a global scale.

As a Media Manager, you will be instrumental in developing and executing integrated media campaigns that amplify the company’s brand message and drive business outcomes. You will collaborate with Insights & Analytics, Decision Science, Creative, Policy & Comms, and Partnerships teams to ensure cohesive and impactful media strategies across multiple channels. This role demands a strategic thinker who can translate data into actionable insights, identify emerging trends, and navigate the complexities of international media landscapes.

This is a 12-month contract role aimed to start ASAP. Our client works on a hybrid model where you will be required to work onsite in their Central London office 3 days per week. The role comes with a gross PAYE rate of £44.23 per hour, equivalent to £91,998 per annum, pro rata. This includes up to 33 days of holiday per annum, pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Develop data-driven media plans aligned with objectives and audience insights, emphasizing innovation and measurable results
• Leverage data analysis to inform audience targeting, media channel selection, and campaign optimisation
• Act as a media subject matter expert, incorporating industry best practices and innovation across digital and traditional channels
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns that align with overall brand strategy
• Partner with external media agencies and the Global Media team to ensure cohesive media planning and execution worldwide
• Manage multiple media work streams and deliverables, ensuring seamless campaign execution across internal and external teams
• Analyse campaign performance, provide insights, and recommend optimisations for ongoing campaigns and future initiatives

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Senior-level experience in media planning, either within an agency or client-side
• Experience working across multiple international markets (EMEA and/or LATAM)
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, navigate cross-functional teams, and present to stakeholders and leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in measurement, analytics, and using audience insights to develop compelling narratives
• Experience managing the development of full-funnel media strategies
• Strong understanding of media trends, measurement, and analytics
• Experience planning and executing multi-channel media campaigns in data-driven environments
• Ability to identify opportunities for campaign optimization and audience segmentation based on data analysis and research

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience managing a media agency
• Experience collaborating directly with creative teams to align creative strategy with media strategy and channel selection
• Experience working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem and how analytics drive decision-making, with the ability to translate data-driven strategies into actionable plans with measurable ROI

We’d love you to apply for this 12-month Media Manager contract role, so please submit your CV today!

*Due to the high volume of applications we experience, if you have not received a response within 48hrs of your application, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process.