Job Description:
We are looking for a Media Planning Executive who is passionate about strategy, insights, and the power of media to drive business growth. In this role, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to deliver day-to-day strategic work for clients — stewarding ideas from insight through execution across multiple channels. You’ll analyze data, uncover audience behaviors, and help translate business objectives into impactful, well-structured media plans that deliver measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and optimizing media plans across digital, social, and offline channels.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver day-to-day strategic work for clients, ensuring smooth execution from planning through activation.
- Deliver a point of view around client business, category, culture, and consumer by compiling, analysing, and interpreting data from various research sources (proprietary, syndicated, or client-provided).
- Repurpose and adapt agency thought leadership for clients, and contribute to the creation of new thought-leadership materials.
- Brief internal teams and external media partners for ideation; lead and steer brainstorming sessions where needed.
- Keep a pulse on emerging media channels and partners — especially within the digital landscape — and identify how they can be leveraged in client strategies.
- Support planners and managers with campaign forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.
- Conduct research on market trends, audience behaviours, and competitor activities to inform strategy and planning.
- Monitor live campaigns to ensure alignment with planned objectives and KPIs.
- Mentor and support junior team members, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in media planning, communications, or digital marketing.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting or planning tools.
- A passion for understanding audiences and using insights to guide media decisions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward learning and growth.
Location:
CairoBrand:
CaratTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in media planning, communications, or digital marketing.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting or planning tools.
- Passion for understanding audiences and using insights to guide media decisions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward learning and growth.
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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