Media Executive

Who We Are: Mediahub is a full-service media agency with a unique structure and client offer. We grew out of creative agency MullenLowe in the hot crucible of the digital and data revolution that has transformed media over the last ten years. We believe media’s strongest growth lever is innovation. AI and algorithms are useful for efficiency but lead brands to say similar things in similar places to similar audiences. Effectiveness comes from innovation, and innovation comes from creativity. At Mediahub, our positioning, More Pilot, Less Auto, offers clients an antidote to the ‘mindless media’ that results from automation, bringing active stewardship to deliver media effectiveness. We offer the best of both worlds: an entrepreneurial culture backed by the global scale of Mediabrands. You’ll join an agency that’s full of energy, experimentation and ambition. We’re a home for pilots, not passengers.

We live by our values:

• Anticipate tomorrow – We are challengers. We are proactive in thinking about what needs to happen today in order to make tomorrow better.
• Perform with pride – We take pride and care in what we do, and together we strive for excellence.
• Turn no into next – Obstacles and restraints inspire us.
• Question what others won’t – Powerful ideas start by questioning what’s perceived as established truth.
• Fight inertia – We relentlessly push for better, never settling for complacency.
• Be brave – Safe is risky. Bravery gets us to unprecedented places.

Position overview: We are looking for a Media Executive to join our smart, fun and agile team working primarily on the Gates Foundation account. In this entry-level role, we’ll work with you to develop a strong grounding in client management and global media planning & buying across channels such as TV, OOH, Partnerships and Digital. Working on a purposeful not-for profit client account, mostly focused on Brand building campaigns in markets all around the world!

At Mediahub your roles and responsibilities will be centered around the below core competencies. These include but are not limited to:

• Client Service
  • Contribute to weekly client calls.
  • Work towards presenting to clients with support from the team.
• Media Strategy & Execution
  • Work with the team on responses to brief including audience insights, planning scenarios and creating media plans.
  • Support the team to set up campaigns, from creative review, tag creation and project managing internal and external partners.
  • Developing a good understanding of all relevant media channels and key partners.
  • Help to populate proof of posting presentations and contribute to campaign reporting and post-campaign analysis.
• Commercial
  • Help to negotiate media costs with media owners, and develop an understanding on how media pricing works.
  • Book campaigns accurately and by set deadlines to help ensure a smooth finance process.
  • Understand and manage the budget reconciliation process, to ensure what we spend on the campaign aligns accurately with the signed off campaign plans.
• Career Development & Team Management
  • We’ll give you training in all the key tools and areas that you’ll need to become a strong media planner buyer including audience insights and scenario planning tools and channel training.
  • You’ll be closely mentored by the Business Director to guide your professional development and growth within the role.

Desired Skills and Experience: We’re looking for someone who ticks most or all of these boxes:

• Is comfortable with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Has great communication skills.
• Has great attention-to-detail.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Wants to learn new things.
• Loves a challenge and is keen to get stuck in.

Employee Transparency: At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Perks: We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year.
• Free breakfast and free lunch.
• Early finish Fridays.
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times).
• Retail discounts.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Paid time off for Volunteering.
• Group Income Protection.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level).
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%.
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay.
• Independent mortgage advice.
• Financial education.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free eye tests.
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!