Mindshare: Manager, Media, KSA

Manager, Media – Drive Strategic Growth and Media Excellence at Mindshare, WPP Media

Join WPP Media, the innovative force behind transformative brand growth, where cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and creative intelligence converge to redefine media strategy. As a leading brand under WPP Media, Mindshare empowers brands to achieve Good Growth—growth that is sustainable, purposeful, and aligned with the needs of people, the planet, and business. In this dynamic role as Manager, Media in King Abdullah Economic City (KSA), you will shape the future of media strategy, leveraging data, creativity, and strategic partnerships to deliver measurable impact for our clients.

In this pivotal position, you will serve as a strategic architect, designing and executing high-impact media campaigns that resonate with audiences across digital, traditional, and emerging channels. Your expertise will drive alignment between media initiatives and broader marketing objectives, ensuring every investment delivers exceptional ROI. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative vision, and collaborative leadership to navigate the evolving media landscape and foster meaningful connections between brands and consumers.

Key Responsibilities

As the Manager, Media, your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Media Planning and Execution: Develop and implement data-driven media strategies that integrate traditional and digital channels, ensuring cohesive and impactful campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media.
• Campaign Optimization: Plan, execute, and continuously refine media campaigns to maximize performance, leveraging real-time analytics and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with content creators, designers, and cross-functional teams to align media content with brand messaging, ensuring consistency and resonance across all touchpoints.
• Budget Management: Allocate and oversee media budgets with precision, balancing financial constraints with ambitious growth objectives to achieve optimal ROI.
• Performance Analytics: Monitor and analyze campaign metrics, delivering actionable insights and regular performance reports to stakeholders, including recommendations for optimization.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors, influencers, and external partners, fostering long-term collaborations that enhance campaign effectiveness.
• Reputation and Crisis Management: Assist in managing media-related communications, including crisis situations, to safeguard brand reputation and maintain stakeholder trust.
• Market and Trend Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer behavior shifts, and demographic changes to inform strategic decision-making and campaign innovation.

Why This Role Matters

At Mindshare, we believe in the power of Good Growth—growth that is not only profitable but also purposeful. Your work will directly contribute to building stronger brand-consumer relationships, fostering trust, and driving sustainable business outcomes. By embracing WPP Media’s core values—Leading Collectively, Creating an Open Environment, and Championing Growth—you will thrive in a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications and Experience

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Proven Expertise in Media Strategy: 3–4 years of experience in media planning, with a strong foundation in display, search, social, and offline campaigns.
• Client-Centric Leadership: A track record of managing key stakeholders, presenting strategic recommendations, and aligning expectations with measurable outcomes.
• Analytical and Creative Mindset: The ability to translate data into actionable insights while fostering innovative campaign ideas that captivate audiences.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer trends, and the evolving media landscape, particularly within the QSR or similar categories.
• Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams, vendors, and clients, ensuring seamless execution of media initiatives.
• Cultural Fit: Alignment with WPP Media’s values of extraordinary leadership, open collaboration, and optimistic growth, coupled with a passion for driving transformative marketing solutions.

Join a Global Community of Innovators

At WPP Media, we invest in our people as much as we invest in responsible media. This role offers access to a global network of thought leaders, cutting-edge training programs, and a vibrant community that celebrates both professional milestones and personal growth. Enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance. Whether through employee resource groups, thought leadership forums, or team celebrations, you’ll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a supportive environment.

Ready to shape the future of media and drive impactful growth for global brands? Apply now to join the Mindshare team at WPP Media and be part of a movement that redefines what it means to grow responsibly.