Media Director - Category Lead

  • Jakarta
  • Starcom
Job Description This role is open to Indonesians only and will require to manage a team of planners and implementers across offline and digital platforms. This role reports to the Managing Director.Expectations for this role:Establish a partner-relationship with regional & in-market clients by being involved in the business environmentHone feasibility, profitability and negotiation skills through implementation and management of plans at best prices and terms to maximize effectiveness of placement’s reach to client’s consumers.Ensure professional deliveries in all client dealingsCollaborate with digital specialist teams across the region to develop digital strategy and media plan recommendations, integrating offline recommendationsAble to synthesize various media statistics and information to develop recommendations and opinions in the area of emerging digital mediaAble to analyze, understand, & develop strategies for markets across the regionAble to synthesize various media statistics and information to develop recommendations and opinions in the area of emerging digital mediaMonitor plan execution and serves as first point of contact to raise and resolve any identified issues/discrepanciesEnsure media deliverables are met on time and within budget and align with clients’ objectiveEnsure clear documentation on all communications with business partners and agency partnersGenerate media insights using various data sources and crafts strategic POV based on data for internal and client audiences around media, brands, consumers and experiencesServe as first level coach and supervisor to one or more planners to support their knowledge of agency, client, vendor and industry basics as well as their overall skill development in the execution or monitoring of experience plansWork with Planner to ensure accurate and timely invoicing (e.g. regular review of unbilled reports, resolve unbilled cases with Finance)Qualifications7-10 years media planning experience required, with focus on strategic and operational planning and execution, with at least 3 years working on regional/global accountsKnowledgeable about and experienced with the concepts, approaches and issues involved in integrated planningAdaptive and keen to learn on the digital ecosystemFamiliar with the timelines, processes and needs of the implementation of all mediaKnowledgeable about new approaches to and developments in digital tactical planning (social and mobile included)Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solvingAble to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressureTechnical proficiency, particularly with media systems and MS Excel, Word and PowerPointIntegrate understanding into the work to make decisions on the businessFilter and adapt the different options and applies good judgment combined with hard facts to select which ideas will produce the best resultsUnderstand what the client's business needs by understanding the history of the brand and what the client wants it to stand for. Understand the client's strategic intent and the implications for building the client's businessProficient in all syndicated and proprietary media applications