We are currently looking for a Media Manager to join one of the M+C Saatchi Group's specialist divisions. M+C Saatchi World Services partners with governments, civil society, foundations, academia, and the private sector, we work on the critical issues of our time, including national security, social justice and conflict prevention. We provide a fully integrated, end to end service, combining multi-discipline communications teams with subject matter experts, across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity orientated towards developing countries, and fragile, conflict affected states.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a working knowledge of, or a Degree in International Relations, Political Science, other related humanities, or social science. Languages are a big plus for us so if you're obsessed with understanding different cultures, with human psychology & behavioural change and never put down your phone/books when it comes to staying up to date on geopolitics please submit your CV.

We have almost 250 colleagues globally based in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and UAE working with clients across all corners of the world. We are deeply proud of our trusted, collaborative, and diverse culture. We also recognise our need to continuously grow and evolve.

This full-time, permanent role is based out of our London office.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• To support all media aspects of the current and future contracts, and any other contracts that become active over the course of employment, in regard to target audience and media mix channel planning, using a PESO model for a diverse selection of projects in multiple countries
• To assist in the day-to-day workings of the Dissemination Unit, in regard to ensuring the most effective use of media channels and the delivery of messages to an audience in order to meet specific communications objectives.
• To bring a rigorous approach to the development of media dissemination strategies in order to effect knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in target audience groups across the world.
• To use and champion multiple sources of research, best practices around media planning
• To manage and execute as directed the day-to-day operations required for ongoing campaign delivery and performance ensuring accuracy on forecasted media plan to actual results
• To set an example within the agency in media strategy/management and digital communications to answer client problems by developing effective ways of working
• To manage junior media planners where required, working as part of the team to deliver results
• To support on operational and administrative tasks in order achieve the above objectives

Key responsibilities are to:

• Work closely with Media Strategists and other departments to define and design target audiences, media mix and measurement recommendations based on client briefs and strategy recommendations.
• Manage multiple information and intelligence sources in order to gain as complete a picture as possible of the media environment in any given market.
• To identify and clearly articulate the best means of reaching a target audience whether this is though paid, owned or earned media and demonstrate awareness of the benefits and practicalities of using each of those.
• Receive creative assets from the accounts team and ensure they are loaded into World Services’ creative management platform (CMP) and into Google campaign manager
• Work with other members of the Dissemination Unit team to successfully implement the recommended media dissemination strategy
• Build relationships with external supply partners in order to help manage the media buying process, from brief through to reporting.
• Develop a firm understanding of Measures of Performance and Effect in regard to media and campaigns.
• Support the delivery of ad hoc presentations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Reporting: Support to the wider Dissemination and Data team members in the collection of reports and media updates across all projects. Contribute required information on any media projects as and when needed by clients and/or internal teams
• Situational Awareness: Build on an in-depth understanding of the media environment in the region(s) of interest in order to understand the wider risk factors affecting the country. Keep up to date on media environment shifts and innovations in target geographical areas as well as emerging platforms and technologies.

Additionally:

• Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, digital marketing and search.
• Be prepared to assist outside the stated core responsibilities and be proactive in supporting a small, dynamic project team dealing with daily challenges.
• Be an ambassador for M&C Saatchi World Services.

ABOUT YOU

What you bring (knowledge, expertise, experience, and skills):

Essential:

• Enthusiastic and positive, with an understanding of the theory of marketing and advertising
• Knowledge of the media industry, media planning, buying and media dissemination.
• Understanding of the PESO integrated communications model
• Comfortable working with data to identify insights and recommendations
• Adept at managing multiple partner relationships including but not limited to media buying agencies, digital platforms, data suppliers and in country media consultants.
• Have working understanding on the prominent digital / social media platforms in regard to social and digital media buying and set-up
• Knowledge of fundamental techniques, tools and practices of a media planners
• Ability to work with messaging strategists and creative staff/partners to ensure the media and communication strategy combines to creates the greatest impact with the resources available
• A demonstrable interest or understanding of geo-politics and International Relations.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills (English).
• The ability to analyse data to discover insights
• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Ability to craft and present reporting in an accurate and timely manner
Experience of media projects or communications campaigns.

Desirable:

• To have a working knowledge of the pros and cons of earned media channels including social media, public relations and public affairs.
• Previous work experience in the sector is not required or expected, but an education to BA or equivalent level in Marketing, Media and Communications, Psychology, or similar subjects will be beneficial.
• Experience of working with NGOs, governmental and/or social impact activities.
• Demonstrable liaison skills across the numerous sectors normally associated with working in developing countries.
• A good understanding of geopolitics and the role of communications in behaviour change.

Additional Essential Qualities:

• Enthusiastic, reliable and excellent team player.
• Understanding of the company’s culture and business area.
• Sense of responsibility to towards the organisation’s reputation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Forward leaning attitude in support of the team.
• Anticipation of challenges and show of initiative across all projects.

WHAT YOU GET

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including:

• Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year
• Half days off before bank holidays
• Emergency care days for dependants
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity
• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
• Season Ticket loan
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize
• An annual Summer and Christmas party
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays

We also offer learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 25 May 2025. No recruiters.

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M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.