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Job Description
Description
Position at Wavemaker
Reporting of the role:This role reports to theAssociate Media Directorin thePhilippine office.
3 Best things about the job:
Being part of an inspired, passionate, dynamic & talented group.
Work with topPhilippine corporations & talents allowing for excellent training and exposure to the media industry.
Flexible & fun working environment.
Measures of success:
In three months, you would have
Be able to function independently and establish a strong working relationship with the team and is able to fully understand and deliver on time all day to day requirements for accounts being serviced.
In six months, you would have
Be able to work with the team to deliver within schedule all quarter and semestral requirements like media reviews and communications planning decks.
In twelve months, you would have
Be able to establish a strong working relationship with Clients as reflected in established Client feedback mechanisms like The Referral Ratings (TRR), Client-Agency Performance Evaluation (CAPE), Performance-Based Remuneration (PBR) etc.
Responsibilities of the role:Be prepared to get involved! The office work is fast-paced and exciting but that means you need to be ready to adapt to challenges and have good prioritization skills. We're not looking for someone who will just copy and paste previous media plans for new briefs We're going through a step change as we move away from just best practice execution but also covering best practice strategic thinking too.Shy and retiring wallflowers may find the role tricky too as there is a lot of face-to-face time involved in the role, not only presenting to clients but also internally to the rest of the GroupM team. We should be ideas led and creativity is crucial. Owning that one thought, that strategy and that one thing that puts us in the driving seat of a campaign is an important goal for every project we undertake.
What you will need:
Lead one of the groups within a business unit in terms of media planning and buying.
Directly service clients and support groups (eg creative partners, activations and digital teams) to deliver integrated communications plans for brand requirements
Ensures key deliverables to clients are met or achieved
Ensures media metrics are guarded and achieved in all buying requirements and media executions
In charge of achieving best possible PBR for the agency through beyond average scores in media savings /buying KPIs, Business KPIs and client agency performance evaluation
Minimum 4 years experience in media planning and media buying.
Strong Digital and Integration experience/skills
Extensive Media Planning background
Media Buying and Negotiations not limited to middle management only
Highly skilled in Excel, Powerpoint, AGB and IMS Nielsen Tools
Exudes leadership, and can lead team of at least 5pax
Cohesive in understanding client businesses
Fluent and confident
Willing to work with exciting new accounts and must be open with developing media innovations for the company and clients
About Wavemaker
We always believe there is a better way to grow our clients and our people.
We do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients to help them grow and shape their consumers brand decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology. We have one single attitude - Positive Provocation.
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We always make sure we have each other's backs through our inclusive culture. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it's not easy, but if it's in you, we will get it out of you.
Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:
The deepKnowledgewe have of our clients business
The confidence toChallengewhat's gone before
TheSupportto go further than we thought possible
We are a part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company. Discover more on,and
About the Philippines
In recent years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. Al-Jazeera noted the market demonstrating an unprecedented period of macro-economic buoyancy and political stability, spurring both domestic and international business growth. It is also one of the largest and fastest growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with growth expecting to increase exponentially in the next few years.
With a population of 109.5 million, 59.2% of these currently have access to the internet. By 2022, the Philippines internet population is forecasted to be 73%. Coupled with the Philippines vibrant economic growth and the expansion of its digital footprint, GroupM Philippines is well-positioned as an exciting and innovative organization for media players and talent to be.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.