Media Planning & Investment Executive

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Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

Amplifi is an important part of our world-class offering -Amplifi is the supply-side platform of dentsu, consisting of three pillars: Investment Management, Media Trading (Media Owner Services and Principal Buying) and Content (Original Partnerships & Entertainment); all underpinned by Supply-Side Management practises. Amplifi is the investment and innovation arm of dentsu across all media channels and entertainment content. The proposition is based on the delivery of value for all in everything we do. Our focus is to deliver the best possible media value for clients through leveraged media buying, sustainable media income and enable innovation with the supply-side with product, services and capabilities.

We’re hiring for a Media Planning & Investment Executive as part of Amplifi in Dublin.

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for the planning and buying of radio and press whilst maintaining the smooth running of the client, ensuring that best practice is adhered to in day-to-day activities and when dealing with publishers, strategists and planning teams. Ensure delivery of plans against client objectives whilst balancing agency trading objectives and ultimately driving revenue & profitability that delivers business value for the client and the Dentsu commercial agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and executing the offline planning process working collaboratively with client management to ensure the client brief is delivered upon including timelines and budget whilst delivering maximum value in all investment for clients
• Booking media plans with key media partners ensuring accuracy of these
• Negotiating media pricing and deals on behalf of clients
• Tracking of client performance versus pricing commitments and delivering against these to meet contractual requirements
• Develop and cultivate relationships with internal specialists and client management ensuring that the internal brief is being met to a consistently high standard, delivering supporting slides and specialist media plans to the client teams and ensuring any changes to the plan are in line with the overall strategy.
• Working in partnership with client management, ensuring campaigns go live on time and adherence to Service Level Agreement’s.
• Building and developing media owner relationships to drive market leading planning for clients

Qualifications + Skills

• Competent using Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to understand how teams and department work together to deliver better results for clients
• Numerically minded with a commercial outlook
• An interest in Media/Technology and how the Media Market is developing
• Detail orientated with a curiosity to learn
• A flair of influence and tenacity

What we offer

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in our Dublin office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office two days a week
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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