Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, an Advertising agency, is looking for a Media Planner.

Our client, an Advertising agency, is looking for a Media Planner.

Reporting to the Client Service Director, the successful candidate will be involved in several projects at the same time, for a portfolio of clients.

Main responsibilities:
Preparation

• Working with the client and the account team to understand the client's business objectives and advertising strategy;
• Making decisions on the best form of media for specific clients and campaigns;
• Undertaking research and analysing data using specialist industry resources;
• Identifying target audiences and analysing their characteristics, behaviour and media habits;
• Presenting proposals, including media plans and media costings.

Implementation

• Recommending the most appropriate types of media to use, as well as the most effective time spans and locations;
• Working with colleagues, other departments and media buyers either in-house or in a specialist agency;
• Making and maintaining good contacts with media owners, such as newspapers, magazines and websites;
• Managing client relationships to build respect and trust in your judgement;
• Proofreading advertisement content before release.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in advertising; business or management; communication and media studies; marketing; psychology; statistics
• Internships within a similar position or in media, marketing or advertising companies
• A strong and genuine interest in media and an appreciation of the part it plays in advertising is vital.

Candidate Profile:

• Good negotiation skills
• Good numerical skills.