Media Manager

I am currently partnering with a leading media planning and buying agency in Riyadh that is looking to hire a Media Manager to join their growing team.

This is a key role within the business, sitting between senior leadership and executives, responsible for leading planning output, managing client relationships and driving campaign performance across a portfolio of major brands.

The Role

As Media Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end media planning across offline and digital channels. You will work closely with strategy, digital, performance and investment teams to deliver integrated, data-led media solutions aligned to client objectives.

You will also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and ensuring best-in-class planning standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of integrated media plans across TV, OOH, digital and social
• Translate client briefs into strategic, insight-driven media recommendations
• Manage day-to-day client communication and presentations
• Oversee campaign implementation in collaboration with buying and activation teams
• Monitor performance and optimise campaigns based on data and insights
• Manage budgets, phasing and forecasting
• Support in new business pitches and strategic proposals
• Mentor and develop Media Executives and Senior Executives

What We Are Looking For:

• 4-6 years of experience within a media planning agency
• Strong understanding of the Saudi media landscape
• Experience across both offline and digital planning
• Confident client-facing skills and presentation ability
• Strong analytical mindset with comfort working with data
• Experience using media tools and planning systems
• Arabic is highly preferred given client requirements

Why Consider This Role

Saudi is one of the fastest evolving media markets in the region, and this agency is working on high-profile local and regional brands. This role offers real progression opportunities, exposure to large-scale budgets and the chance to play a meaningful role in shaping integrated media strategy within KSA.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.