Head of Media Strategy and Planning

2 months ago

Singapur, Singapore Media Full time

Media.Monks is in search of a proficient Media Strategy and Planning Director. This individual should possess the ability to delve into media and consumer insights, evaluate business metrics and objectives, and identify potential opportunities. Subsequently, this person will translate those findings into comprehensive media strategies and collaborate with teams to implement them effectively. A significant aspect of this role involves partnering with our growth teams to provide value to prospects, facilitating their conversion into clients.

Ideal candidates for this position are intrigued by the narratives behind data, have a passion for creativity, and enjoy blending both elements to forge innovative connections between consumers and brands. To excel in this role, you should relish challenging conventional wisdom, be adept at bringing to fruition unprecedented ideas, and be committed to enhancing capabilities within the APAC region.

Key Responsibilities:

Thoroughly comprehend client challenges and guide teams in delivering effective solutions. Grasp the nuances of the APAC market and explore cultural and client issues to extract insights and formulate robust media briefs. Shape the creation of media strategies and measurement frameworks to ensure media initiatives align with client goals and objectives. Assist in defining the media strategy and planning capabilities for the APAC region in collaboration with media leadership, including enabling existing teams. Leverage media research tools and resources to inform strategic media recommendations, encompassing demographic data, reach & frequency, audience composition, competitive insights, and market trends. Collaborate with Media Operations and Activation teams to guarantee the seamless execution of strategies, ensuring appropriate financial management. Oversee the entire media output for assigned clients, managing meetings and communications across buying teams, account management, measurement, and senior clients. Identify and utilize insights and trends through primary, secondary, and available data to formulate strategic recommendations for brand development and campaigns across paid, owned, and available channels. Capable of assembling and presenting materials for new business and media pitching activities; engage in regional growth within Media, including thought leadership and pitching. Partner with creative teams (internally or at client partner agencies) to translate creative concepts into media executions. Foster a culture of skill-sharing, training, learning, mentoring, guiding, and evolving strategy capabilities.

Key Qualifications:

Over 10 years of experience in media planning and strategy within a paid media agency. Proficient in analyzing complex data, including audience and channel research, market and sales information, competitive reporting, and more. Extensive experience in both digital and traditional media from strategy to execution, with a strong understanding of local market dynamics. Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills. Strong negotiation and communication abilities. Capacity to uncover the broader context in media objectives and translate this into tactical execution. Strong client management skills and meticulous attention to detail. Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale media budgets with excellent financial oversight. In-depth knowledge of essential tools, including but not limited to: Nielsen, MRI/Simmons, GWI, Pathmatics, Kantar, MediaOcean, Google Suite.

About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology, and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks has been recognized for its excellence in various domains, including being named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services and maintaining a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies and has been consistently featured in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list. Additionally, Monks has received accolades such as Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and recognition in Business Intelligence's 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful and empowering work environment for all individuals to express themselves freely among colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique perspectives in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also enhances our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.

As we continue to expand our teams, please be vigilant against fraudulent job postings and recruiting activities that may misuse our company name and information. Protect your personal information, particularly your national identification number and bank account details during the recruitment process. While Monks may reach out to potential candidates via LinkedIn, we will always request applicants to apply through our official website and will never solicit payment or bank account information during the recruitment process.

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