Media Planning Manager

About Us

Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next-generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI-native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher-quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, and P&G.

Overview

We are seeking an analytical and results-drive Media Planning Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day media planning for one of our flagship clients; digital marketing campaigns to drive e-commerce performance through search, social, and programmatic display. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of digital marketing channels, and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

Campaign Process and Planning:

• Develop and manage comprehensive digital planning strategies and budget pacing across various channels, including PPC, social media and display advertising.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as a point of contact for the client across the account, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

• Work very closely with the relevant planning directors and develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients

• Understand clients' business goals, challenges, and industry trends to provide performance planning insights.

Performance Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance metrics using channel platforms and dashboards.

• Provide clients with regular performance reports (as Setout in SOW), insights, and recommendations for improvement.

• Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimise cross-channel campaign performance with the team.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with internal activations teams to ensure campaigns are executed with best practices and guidelines process is followed for example media plans and taxonomy.

• Coordinate with external vendors and partners as needed to support campaign activities.

Budget Management:

• Manage client budgets effectively, ensuring that campaigns are delivered within budget constraints.

• Ensure all financial reconciliations are completed on time and accurate

Required Skills

• Experience in digital marketing, account management, or channel specific role.

• Strong proficiency in excel required

• Proven track record of managing and optimising digital marketing campaigns

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Skills in digital marketing tools such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, Google Analytics or Adobe

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Annual Leave in number of 15 allotted to all employees beginning of every calendar year.
• Sick Leave in number of 12 is allotted effective DOJ and beginning of ever calendar year.
• Other Leaves-Maternity Leave & Paternity Leaves, Birthday Leave Entitlement
• Dedicated L&D Budget for all Teams to upskill & get certified
• All employees are entitled for Group Personal Accident Cover & Life Cover Insurance.
• Insurance coverage for the entire family (Employee + up to 7 dependents - Self, Spouse, up to 4 children, and Parents)
• Monthly Cross Team Lunch
• Rewards and Recognition program-Employee of the month, Star Performer, Tenure Celebration & many more

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviors.