The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and a hands-on operator, capable of managing multiple initiatives, supporting investment decisions, and ensuring alignment between the media portfolio’s goals and business transformation efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Execution & Leadership Support
– Act as a thought partner to the Head of Media & Communication, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable plans
– Monitor progress of transformation projects and ensure timely execution of key deliverables
Business Planning & Operational Oversight
– Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between media subsidiaries and central teams
– Identify performance gaps and improvement areas; propose and follow through on initiatives to optimize operations
– Support budget planning, KPI tracking, and performance reporting
Growth & Investment Support
– Conduct market research and opportunity assessments for new business ventures (organic and inorganic)
– Assist in preparing investment memos, financial models, and business cases
– Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for deal evaluation and execution
Innovation & AI Enablement
– Collaborate with internal innovation teams to pilot AI or tech-led initiatives across subsidiaries
– Track trends, vendors, and internal experiments to accelerate innovation adoption
Communication & Reporting
– Prepare high-quality presentations, board materials, and strategic communications
– Serve as a liaison between the media vertical and supporting business functions (e.g., Strategy, Finance, Transformation)
Requirements:
– 5-8 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or media/advertising/tech environments
– Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in complex organizations
– Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
– High ownership mindset, with ability to work independently and under pressure
– Understanding of the media or advertising landscape is a strong plus
Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Information
Job Reference: JO-2506-353969
Salary: Negotiable
Salary per: annum
Job Duration:
Job Start Date: 01/09/2025
Job Industries: Finance
Job Locations: UAE- Abu Dhabi
Job Types: Permanent