Description

Work the Future! Start your career with GroupM Philippines and be globally competitive in the industry. 

MEC, the largest media agency of GroupM is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join the Group as Media Planner/Buyer. As Media Planner/Buyer, you  will have a huge opportunity to showcase your skills as you work across local and multinational brands/categories.

Reporting of the role  This role reports to the Media Manager in the Philippine office.

3 Best things about the job:

1. Being part of an inspired, passionate, dynamic & talented group.
2. Work with top Philippine corporations & talents allowing for excellent training and exposure to the media industry.
3. Flexible & fun working environment.

4. Measures of success:

   In three months:

   • Utilize industry & proprietary tools used in crafting media recommendations. 

   In six months:

   • Be able to analyze & interpret data used in plans and be able to present clearly & confidently to clients.

   In twelve months:

   • Be able to independently manage campaigns, make recommendations & solutions & deliver on commitments.
   • Be able to develop solid relationships with suppliers & clients.

   • Responsibilities of the role: Be prepared to get involved!  The office work is fast-paced and exciting but that means you need to be ready to adapt to challenges and have good prioritization skills.  We’re not looking for someone who will just copy and paste previous media plans for new briefs  We’re going through a step change as we move away from just best practice execution but also covering best practice strategic thinking too.  Shy and retiring wallflowers may find the role tricky too as there is a lot of face-to-face time involved in the role, not only presenting to clients but also internally to the rest of the MediaCom team.  We should be ideas led and creativity is crucial.  Owning that one thought, that strategy and that one thing that puts us in the driving seat of a campaign is an important goal for every project we undertake. 

     What you will need:

     • A strong work ethic and solid coordination skills.
     • The ability to “soft sell” and explain complicated ideas clearly through an engaging storytelling approach.
     • A pro-active attitude that lends itself to trying new things and never settling for a job done with minimum effort.
     • Tagalog and English language skills (both spoken and written.)
     • This post is open to Fresh Graduates with Bachelor's Degree in any of the following courses - Advertising, Communication Arts, Communication Research, Communication Technology, Integrated Marketing. Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Management Economics or Management Engineering.
     • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
     • Strong analytical and number skills
     • Passion for media
     • Good understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional
     • Ability to make an impact!

     About MEC

     MEC is committed to growth. Growth for our people, our clients and our industry. MEC pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in order to thrive in ~ Ad Ops ~ Analytics ~ Brand Partnerships ~ Content Marketing ~ Data ~ Insight ~ Integrated Planning ~ Mobile ~ Multi-cultural ~ Performance Marketing ~ Planning & Buying ~ Programmatic ~ Search ~ Social ~ Sport, Entertainment & Cause Marketing.  Our 5,000 highly talented and motivated people work with category leading advertisers in 93 countries and we are a founding partner of GroupM. To find out more, visit us at www.mecglobal.com #dontjustlivethrive

     About Philippines

     In recent years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. Al-Jazeera noted the market demonstrating “an unprecedented period of macro-economic buoyancy and political stability”, spurring both domestic and international business growth.

     It is also one of the largest and fastest growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with growth expecting to increase exponentially in the next few years. With a population of 108m and where the internet penetration is predicted to hit 50% in 2017, coupled with the Philippines’ vibrant economic growth and the expansion of its digital footprint makes it an exciting place for media players and talent to be.

     GroupM APAC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our people are our strength so we respect and nurture their individual talent and potential.