Media Planner - Digital

Media Planning Karachi, Pakistan


Description

Job title: Media Planner - Digital
Reporting to: Business Director 
Location, Country: Karachi, Pakistan 
  
Brief role description: 
  
Wavemaker is an agency of GroupM, the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Media Planner - Digital to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for all tasks and client service activities associated with an assigned brand/account. 
  
At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.  
3 best things about the job:  
  1. You get to work some of the largest clients in the country.
  2. Get to work closely with top publishers such as Google & Facebook.
  3. Get to explore new digital platforms for your campaigns.
About Wavemaker 
  
We always believe there is a better way to grow our client and our people. We do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients to help them grow and shape their consumers’ brand decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology. 
  
We have one single attitude – Positive Provocation. 
  
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We always make sure we have each other’s backs through our inclusive culture. 
  
We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you. 
  
Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by: 
 The deep Knowledge we have of our clients’ business 
 The confidence to Challenge what’s gone before 
 The Support to go further than we thought possible 
  
Core responsibilities: 
  • Develop and maintain media plans.
  • Assist Senior Media Planner in devising strategy for brands.
  • Review and update purchase orders within the execution framework.
  • Ensure that all campaign efficiencies are achieved by analyzing campaigns, and recommend tactical changes to maximize campaign performance.
  • Interact with media suppliers to work on upcoming opportunities.
  • Prepare and update media reports for internal and external stakeholders (i.e. post buys, droppage reconciliation, PIBs, double spotting, SOV Tracker).
  • Assist Senior Planner in preparing quarterly, semi-annually & yearly reviews.
  • Assist Senior Planner to work with cross function departments/teams as part of the media management process.
  • Client servicing on day to day basis.
The Candidate:  
  • Keen interest in digital and digital trends.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills/ presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Go getter with a keen nature.
  • Google Certified, (otherwise will need to be certified before the end of probation).
  • 2 years’ experience in digital planning / marketing / media.
  • Must be a MBA from a reputable university of equivalent. 
  
More about GroupM Pakistan 

GroupM Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. 
 
  
Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan.  
  
GroupM Pakistan is a closely knit community where we value differences in opinions and thrive amidst this growth. Be a part of our dynamic team now!  
  
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do.  
  
We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.