Associate Director – Media Planning Job at Salt (Riyadh)

Associate Director, Digital Media Strategy

The Associate Director, Digital Media Strategy must have demonstrated expertise ...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Zion & Zion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience at a media planning & buying agency experience a must
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Communications (Marketing, Advertising, Finance, Business Administration, or similar)
Meticulous and detail-oriented
Proven track record and ability to mentor junior members of a team to teach and inform digital media best practices
Basic knowledge of traditional media
be able to speak strategically about how digital and traditional media work together
Extensive experience planning and buying digital media: Paid Social, Paid Search, and programmatic experience is required
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience presenting to client executives and upper management
Must be a proactive team player willing to roll your sleeves up and help the team as needed

Job Responsibility

Act as both an internal and client-facing subject matter expert for digital media strategy
Provide both internal and external (client facing) POV on the future state of digital media, as it related to changes in the industry
Communicate when and why to use different targeting methodologies (behavioral, contextual, demographic, lookalike, cross-device, retargeting) and speak on each to educate clients
Know when and why to use different digital media channels (based on client business objectives and KPIs)
Utilize a data-driven approach to budget allocation decision making
Perform hands-on optimization of digital campaigns and delegate digital campaign optimization efforts to team members when necessary
Put together clear and concise presentations
Analyze the meaning behind data and communicate key findings and highlights to clients
Pull media pacing reports and analyze against KPIs
Contribute to thought leadership content around digital media strategy (blogs, articles, whitepapers)

Associate Director, Media Planning & Buying

Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Blue State

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc)
Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals
Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns
Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals
High proficiency with digital advertising platforms — demonstrated mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading — as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms
Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting
Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you
A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change, including comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality

Job Responsibility

Translate clients’ strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy
Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation
Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management
Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions — be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage
Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant
Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs
Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels

What we offer

Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days)
$1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent)
Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax)
Generous pension match via salary sacrifice
Generous paid holiday schedule
Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures
Group Income Protection (GIP)
Group Life Assurance (GLA)
Optional holiday travel insurance
Pre-tax season ticket loans

Fulltime

Associate Director, PR/Social Media

We’re looking for an exceptional individual. If it’s you, you’ll be a key part o...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Zion & Zion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of public relations experience
5+ years of social media experience
4 years’ experience in an agency setting
A bachelor’s in public relations, marketing, business or a related discipline (MBA is a plus but not required)
A strong personality that will be immediately perceived by clients as providing leadership
Proven ability to garner national media attention for clients
Ability to foresee challenges/issues with client accounts before they happen and propose solutions
Proven ability to build relationships with internal account team members to create a productive, collaborative work environment
A strong work ethic and whatever it takes to get the job done attitude

Job Responsibility

Manage several complex, large client public relations or social media accounts in varying industries
Lead the development of public relations and/or social media strategies
Develop client messaging, story angles and communication plans, including crisis communications
Garner national, regional, and local media attention for your clients
Strengthen and expand working and personal relationships with client POCs and their management
Foresee client problems before they happen and provide insights on how to head them off
Ensure senior management is up-to-date on account activity, opportunities, and challenges
Interact with clients at the senior level by building trust and displaying an expert ability to have “tough” conversations
Ensure clients are receiving all agreed upon services on time and within budget
Expertly present complex ideas and concepts to clients in formal and informal settings

Associate Director, Digital Strategy

The Associate Director, Digital Strategy must have demonstrated expertise across...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Zion & Zion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience at a media planning & buying agency experience a must
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Communications (Marketing, Advertising, Finance, Business Administration, or similar)
Meticulous and detail-oriented
Proven track record and ability to mentor junior members of a team to teach and inform digital media best practices
Basic knowledge of traditional media
be able to speak strategically about how digital and traditional media work together
Extensive experience planning and buying digital media: Paid Social, Paid Search, and programmatic experience is required
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience presenting to client executives and upper management
Must be a proactive team player willing to roll your sleeves up and help the team as needed

Job Responsibility

Act as both an internal and client-facing subject matter expert for digital media strategy
Provide both internal and external (client facing) POV on the future state of digital media, as it related to changes in the industry
Communicate when and why to use different targeting methodologies (behavioral, contextual, demographic, lookalike, cross-device, retargeting) and speak on each to educate clients
Know when and why to use different digital media channels (based on client business objectives and KPIs)
Utilize a data-driven approach to budget allocation decision making
Perform hands-on optimization of digital campaigns and delegate digital campaign optimization efforts to team members when necessary
Put together clear and concise presentations
Analyze the meaning behind data and communicate key findings and highlights to clients
Pull media pacing reports and analyze against KPIs
Contribute to thought leadership content around digital media strategy (blogs, articles, whitepapers)

Implementation & Activation Associate Director

This role will directly contribute to regional growth in APAC, aligning with our...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Mindshare Worldwide

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work, and contribute to great teamwork, knowing your individual ideas and thoughts will be welcome
Passion for our industry with relevant experience and excited to work with market leading partners & technologies
Problem solving mentality
Clear communicator
Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Beverage brand exposure is a plus

Job Responsibility

Implement media plan & activations
Advise clients on media channels, best in class approach
Roll our clients comms plans into media
Manage client budgets
Manage a team of two & upskill team members in biddable media channels

What we offer

20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days
Option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year
Flexible working environment
Paid parental leave
Flexible public holidays
Birthday leave
Early finishes during the summer months
Culture of learning with investment in career growth and development
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Mental wellness support via Employee Assistance Program

Fulltime

Associate Director - Paid Social

This position sits in our Creative & Media craft. We combine data, technology, c...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

BASIC/DEPT®

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience in media roles servicing clients, preferably in an agency environment
Experience working in a cross-functional management team
Experience managing large client and agency teams
Experience managing complex campaigns across creative, media and consultancy
Inspiring and able to create a proactive and energised team culture
Strong client relationship management skills, including experience working directly with director and C-level clients on strategy development
A solid understanding of the industry and changing client needs
Excellent project management skills, able to find the most efficient ways of working
Brilliant written and verbal English communication skills
Advanced problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Facilitate and oversee the development and delivery of paid media campaigns
Provide senior level guidance on client media strategy and execution within the media planning & buyers team
Work collaboratively with the Head of Media Strategy / Lead strategist on the account
Lead long term relationships with C-Level stakeholders for a key client
Support Client Business Directors and Head of Media Strategy to develop annual strategies for the existing client
Support with driving growth, uncovering upsell and cross sell of services within the client
Work in partnership with Business Directors and Account Heads to manage the current client relationship
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of wider commercial context beyond profitability on projects
Support accounts team on improving processes and systems with Finance and Operations to maintain client profitability at all times
Oversee revenue forecasting and ensure appropriate trackers are up to date across the teams

What we offer

A flexible, hybrid working policy
The choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year
Company pension scheme
EAP scheme
Ride to work scheme
Enhanced family friendly policies
Buddy Program
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

Fulltime

Associate Strategy Director

We’re hiring for an Associate Strategy Director - a strategic leader with a trac...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

LADbible Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior strategy experience gained at a creative or social agency, or social publisher
Experience delivering annual/multi-year strategy, and building trust and authority with clients
A strong perspective on how brands grow through cultural relevance
Ability to work across and manage multiple briefs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, whilst being able to oversee the development of work within the Strategy team
Adept at building cross-department senior relationships and collaborating to achieve shared goals
Comfortable analyzing and understanding a variety of quant and qual datasets, including briefing data teams to coordinate bespoke reports

Job Responsibility

Develop world-class strategy that converts high-value pitches and powers standout, effective, creative work
Build strong relationships with brand direct clients, earning authority and trust that drives further commercial success
As a partner to the creative team, contribute to idea generation and play a key role in ideation sessions
Work closely with LADbible Group’s Data, Intelligence & Planning team to make sure all creative is underpinned with robust data and insight
Support the Director of Strategy in managing team resourcing and output, setting the example for what excellence looks like
Identify proactive client development opportunities and work with the Client Solutions team to bring these to fruition
Build strong working relationships with LADbible Group’s leadership team to encourage close collaboration with creative and project management teams

Associate Creative Director, Design

We're looking for a creative sergeant with a contagious love for problem-solving...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

Not provided

BarkleyOKRP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Portfolio must show significant conceptual social/digital work
4+ Years of experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, adhering to timelines in a fast-paced environment with high client expectations
Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills
Collaborative and works well with others, while still taking independent initiative
Passionate, positive, and solution-oriented

Job Responsibility

Client communication plan and campaign objectives are met
Creative work is outstanding and on strategy
Work is on target, on time, and within budget
Account management morale on the account is positive, related to the creative relationship
Client and agency management express confidence in leadership abilities
Wise, responsible decision-making ability
Contribute to the culture and build team camaraderie toward an open, honest, judgment-free environment where team members feel valued and empowered
Push for brilliant and unfamiliar concepts that make clients uncomfortable (in a good way). Consistently deliver what they want, just in a way they didn’t expect it
Keep up-to-date on what is trending and implement it relevantly into the work
Mentor more junior members of the team

Fulltime

Associate Director – Media Planning

Salt

Location:
Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

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