Reporting to: Head of Media
Location: Yangon
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead Unilever Myanmar’s media strategy with a digital-first, social-led approach, ensuring brand visibility and engagement in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Drive innovation, optimize investments, and navigate local media policies while strengthening media relationships and PR presence.
Key Responsibilities
Media Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute integrated media strategies prioritizing social platforms and digital channels.
- Balance brand-building and performance marketing objectives across paid, owned, and earned media.
- Champion social-first campaigns leveraging Facebook, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
- Drive data-driven decision-making using analytics and consumer insights.
- Manage media agencies and negotiate competitive rates.
- Build strong partnerships with local publishers and influencers.
- Stay ahead of Myanmar’s media regulations and censorship policies.
- Ensure all campaigns comply with legal and ethical standards.
- Plan and manage media invitations for brand events and activations.
- Craft PR talking points and press kits aligned with brand messaging.
- Host and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media representatives to ensure positive coverage.
- Introduce new formats (social commerce, live streaming, connected TV).
- Upskill internal teams on digital media trends and tools.
- 7+ years in media/digital marketing, preferably in FMCG or agency environment.
- Strong knowledge of Myanmar’s media ecosystem and regulatory landscape.
- Expertise in social media strategy, programmatic buying, and performance marketing.
- Experience in event management and PR communications.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
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