Description

The Media Planner is responsible for executing all day-to-day media planning and client service activities associated with assigned accounts.

You will provide media planning recommendations and offers resourceful problem-solving, both internally and externally, while maintaining successful client relationships. You will prepare media plans and other deliverables, and executes media plan implementation.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Planning Associate Director

3 best things about the job:

1. Have direct coaching from strategic planning team senior members
2. Demonstrate the true self and talent in a liberated spirit team
3. Develop strong client management skill

Measures of success –

In three months:

• Develop strategically solid media recommendations with supporting rationale
• Develop and execute media plans
• Manage buy stewardship, analyse campaigns, and recommend tactical changes to maximize campaign performance

In six months, you would have:

• Assist in analysis of research to develop strategies and tactics
• Respond to competitive requests

In 12 months:

• Work in a matrix system of Stakeholders – Local agency team, Regional Agency Team, Local and Regional Client team
• Manage day-to-day plan changes and maintenance of media plans
• Research and compile competitive data
• Oversee and train junior staff to develop core competencies
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Responsibilities of the role:

• Proactive approach to collecting information on brands, products, marketplace and trends; takes time to learn the processes and procedures to ensure set tasks are accomplished within given timeframes
• Consults others for ideas, advice and direction when unsure of the desired outcome(s)
• Gives input when developing new ideas to be used where relevant by the wider team
• Understands the importance of keeping relevant stakeholders informed on critical timelines
• Uses their time effectively and efficiently to prioritize and accomplish tasks, ensuring their work is prepared to help wider team meet given deadlines
• Acts as a support to the team to ensure delivery of targets and objectives; seeks out new learning opportunities that are offered by the business; establishes constructive and collaborative relationships with team/work colleagues
• Sees advice from peers and senior member of staff; asks questions to begin to understand the culture of the business, policies, practices and procedures
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how to begin to recognize sensitive or controversial situations; aims to work with team, seeking a positive outcome on how best to handle issues
• Is helpful and collaborative with internal and external people; is optimistic and positive
• Demonstrates willingness to learn from peers; easily gains trust and support

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4+ years related experience
• Able to communicate ideas effectively in English & Bahasa 
• Able to read, write and speak in English effectively
• Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work successfully within a team as well as independently
• Establish and maintain effective relationships interdepartmentally as well as with those outside the team

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of mathematical concepts
• Strong understanding of Arianna, Fusion, Clear Decision, Radio Advisor, Asteroid
• Knowledge of all aspects of Communications, Traditional & Digital Media, including Search, SEO, SMM, Mobile etc. 
• Basic understanding of the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
• Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, work successfully with teams, and work under pressure
• Strong communication, project management and time management skills
• Advanced Excel skills, intermediate PowerPoint and Microsoft Word skills

About MediaCom As The Content + Connections Agency, we believe everything is connected. At MediaCom, our unique approach to planning and buying across Paid, Owned and Earned media optimises our clients’ entire system, not just individual channel silos. ‘Content’ is any form of consumer messaging that connects brands to their consumers, while ‘Connections’ ensures no dead ends or wastage through disconnected content.

 We look beyond our own expertise and assess the bigger picture: How do we all play a role within our clients’ broader communications system? Through our uniquely connected eco-system of diverse communications experts working we achieve this - interpreting the bigger picture and fuelling future business success. To learn more, visit us at www.mediacom.com

Indonesia market overview Indonesia is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic markets in the world, with a population in excess of 260 million. It’s stable political climate and increasing consumer disposable income has meant that Indonesia is now firmly on the radar for MNCs seeking to invest in emerging markets.

Whilst the Indonesian media landscape is still dominated by terrestrial TV, with 65% of all advertising spend, digital is now poised to go through a period of exponential growth. There are more than 70 million internet users in Indonesia and 70% of them are accessing the web via mobile. As a marketer, the opportunity to transform a media landscape on such a scale is unprecedented in the APAC region.