Manager, Media, KSA

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.  WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary and Impact The Media Manager will be the key driver of brand growth and engagement by developing and executing innovative media strategies across diverse channels. You will be responsible for ensuring that media plans are aligned with marketing strategies and are optimized to deliver maximum ROI. This role requires a strong understanding of both traditional and digital media, as well as the ability to maintain relationships with media vendors and internal teams. • Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies across various channels (digital, social, print, broadcast, etc.). • Plan, execute, and optimize media campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media channels. • Collaborate with content creators, designers, and other team members to develop media content that aligns with the brand’s voice and goals. • Allocate and manage media budgets to maximize return on investment (ROI) while staying within the marketing budget. • Track and analyze performance metrics for media campaigns, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement. • Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and advertising agencies. • Assist in managing crisis communication and reputation management via media outlets as needed. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust . • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. • Extensive experience working across the full Communications Planning process  • 3- 4 years of experience in planning across Display, Search and Social Campaigns and offline  • Proven client management experience, handling key stakeholders, presenting, and managing expectations  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Proven track record of developing and executing successful media campaigns. • Remain up to date with market trends and understand the market and customer demographics. • Previous QSR or similar category experience ideal Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutt