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Media Executive - London
Job Description
Are you a passionate and experienced media expert ready to take your career to the next level? Join McCann Media and be at the forefront of planning and executing innovative media campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Who We Are.
McCann Media isn't just a media agency; we're a team of individuals within McCann, the UK’s largest integrated agency, all driven by a shared purpose: to help brands play a meaningful role in people’s lives. As part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network renowned for culture-shaping work, you'll be part of a team that consistently pushes creative boundaries.
We're not just talk – our awards cabinet is overflowing, including Euro Effies for most effective global agency and Cannes Network of the Year. Creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion.
Join our dynamic media team as a Media Executive and take the lead in shaping innovative strategies for a diverse range of clients.
What You'll Do.
You will be part of a structured and highly creative media team that provides media solutions that truly help our clients businesses grow and prosper.
As a Media Executive, you will need to develop a productive relationship with your client contacts and media owners, collaborate effectively within your team and, build and maintain solid relationships across the wider agency to deliver successful outcomes for the client and agency alike.
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You will need to keep the client media account running smoothly by utilising and managing company resources to preempt and manage client requirements, deliver successful media plans and projects for clients, maintain a profitable service and ‘go the extra mile’ in representing UM.
Main Duties
Planning, buying and implementation of online and offline media campaigns including audio, OOH, cinema, AV, Print/Partnerships, Display and Social. Preparation of detailed and accurate media schedules in Excel Preparation of PowerPoint presentations for client meetings Independently carrying out media and audience research across TGI, Mintel, WARC, YouGov etc Monitoring, reporting on and reconciling campaigns Accurate billings and revenue management
Minimum Requirements
Strong client servicing skills Concern for and a superb attention to detail Ability to work to multiple deadlines and at times under pressure A curious and questioning mindset Pro-activity and the ability to be able to work with minimum supervision Previous media agency experience Skilled in presenting to clients and prospects Commercial acumen Working knowledge of analytics and data – the ability to run detailed reports in Excel to measure campaign effectiveness
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Our commitment to equal opportunities
For us, diversity is a business imperative – one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in order to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense.
As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it’s vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompasses all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with.
Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose.
McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.
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