22 Media Planning jobs in Saudi Arabia

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that understanding people is at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire individuals and move businesses forward.

• Our senior executive will lead the development and implementation of media plans for clients, including analyzing market and consumer data, identifying target audiences, and selecting media channels.
• Is aware and understands the importance of setting key performance indicators and being an active member in achieving them.
• Collaborate with other members of the planning team and cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.
• Mentor and guide junior planning team members.

Technical & Product

• Ability to comprehend a client's requirements, pose appropriate inquiries, and devise a plan for utilizing media outlets in accordance with the client's goals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research.
• Good sense of commercial understanding, able to evaluate ROI drivers for both business partners and agency.
• Develop, assess and present to the client documents related to media strategies, media plans, and reports (campaign & competitive).
• Expertly developing and evaluating supplier proposals.
• Ability to set client's expectations on all projects.
• Work closely with the finance department to manage the ongoing financials on the account, generate periodical reconciliation and manage ad-hoc vendor issues.
• Foster relationships with the clients where the planner is respected for their media skills and ability to add value to the effectiveness of clients’ media investment.
• Ability to work on MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge and experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms such as Z/X Plan, Statex, Global web Index(GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager.
• Knowledge of digital media and emerging technologies.
• Lead on media spend summaries and flowcharts to make sure they are updated and accurate.
• Direct team member with the input from strategy, implementation, data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Mastery of flawless media planning process and ability to design integrated solutions to clients.
• Strong relationship with media vendors, ability to negotiate extra deliverables for the client (rates, extensions, delivery deadlines etc.).
• Work with Buying Team: Provide them with an investment brief, collaborate in the development of implementation plan and liaise with them regarding any issues on on-going plans.
• Help the team as required, e.g. perform competitive analyses, answering direct information requests, evaluation of media options.
• Involved in helping develop and deliver competitive/plan rationale presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in media planning or related role (online & offline).
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team of planning executives.
• Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
• Digital Certifications across the major platforms, including Meta (FB & IG), Google, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that understanding people is at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire individuals and move businesses forward.

• Our senior executive will lead the development and implementation of media plans for clients, including analyzing market and consumer data, identifying target audiences, and selecting media channels.
• Is aware and understands the importance of setting key performance indicators and being an active member in achieving them.
• Collaborate with other members of the planning team and cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.
• Mentor and guide junior planning team members.

Technical & Product

• Ability to comprehend a client's requirements, pose appropriate inquiries, and devise a plan for utilizing media outlets in accordance with the client's goals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research.
• Good sense of commercial understanding, able to evaluate ROI drivers for both business partners and agency.
• Develop, assess and present to the client documents related to media strategies, media plans, and reports (campaign & competitive).
• Expertly developing and evaluating supplier proposals.
• Ability to set client's expectations on all projects.
• Work closely with the finance department to manage the ongoing financials on the account, generate periodical reconciliation and manage ad-hoc vendor issues.
• Foster relationships with the clients where the planner is respected for their media skills and ability to add value to the effectiveness of clients’ media investment.
• Ability to work on MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge and experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms such as Z/X Plan, Statex, Global web Index(GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager.
• Knowledge of digital media and emerging technologies.
• Lead on media spend summaries and flowcharts to make sure they are updated and accurate.
• Direct team member with the input from strategy, implementation, data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Mastery of flawless media planning process and ability to design integrated solutions to clients.
• Strong relationship with media vendors, ability to negotiate extra deliverables for the client (rates, extensions, delivery deadlines etc.).
• Work with Buying Team: Provide them with an investment brief, collaborate in the development of implementation plan and liaise with them regarding any issues on on-going plans.
• Help the team as required, e.g. perform competitive analyses, answering direct information requests, evaluation of media options.
• Involved in helping develop and deliver competitive/plan rationale presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in media planning or related role (online & offline).
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team of planning executives.
• Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
• Digital Certifications across the major platforms, including Meta (FB & IG), Google, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that understanding people is at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire individuals and move businesses forward.

• Our senior executive will lead the development and implementation of media plans for clients, including analyzing market and consumer data, identifying target audiences, and selecting media channels.
• Is aware and understands the importance of setting key performance indicators and being an active member in achieving them.
• Collaborate with other members of the planning team and cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective media strategies.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and communications.
• Mentor and guide junior planning team members.

Technical & Product

• Ability to comprehend a client's requirements, pose appropriate inquiries, and devise a plan for utilizing media outlets in accordance with the client's goals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and market research.
• Good sense of commercial understanding, able to evaluate ROI drivers for both business partners and agency.
• Develop, assess and present to the client documents related to media strategies, media plans, and reports (campaign & competitive).
• Expertly developing and evaluating supplier proposals.
• Ability to set client's expectations on all projects.
• Work closely with the finance department to manage the ongoing financials on the account, generate periodical reconciliation and manage ad-hoc vendor issues.
• Foster relationships with the clients where the planner is respected for their media skills and ability to add value to the effectiveness of clients’ media investment.
• Ability to work on MS Office 365 software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge and experience with various media planning and buying tools and platforms such as Z/X Plan, Statex, Global web Index(GWI), Euromonitor, World Advertising Research Center (WARC), Similar Web, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of various industry digital planning tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Snap Chat Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager.
• Knowledge of digital media and emerging technologies.
• Lead on media spend summaries and flowcharts to make sure they are updated and accurate.
• Direct team member with the input from strategy, implementation, data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Mastery of flawless media planning process and ability to design integrated solutions to clients.
• Strong relationship with media vendors, ability to negotiate extra deliverables for the client (rates, extensions, delivery deadlines etc.).
• Work with Buying Team: Provide them with an investment brief, collaborate in the development of implementation plan and liaise with them regarding any issues on on-going plans.
• Help the team as required, e.g. perform competitive analyses, answering direct information requests, evaluation of media options.
• Involved in helping develop and deliver competitive/plan rationale presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in media planning or related role (online & offline).
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team of planning executives.
• Strong organizational skills, team player, ability to multitask, and work under pressure.
• Digital Certifications across the major platforms, including Meta (FB & IG), Google, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Digital Media Buyer
Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia

Summary

We are looking for an experienced performance marketer
to join the growing team at MDLBEAST and play a significant role in driving our
next phase of growth. You will plan, execute, and optimize growth experiments
across paid channels from awareness to acquisition, to revenue.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Execute, optimize, and manage social media ad campaigns.
• Accountable for day-to-day operational processes of campaigns including set-up, receipt/development of creative or tags, trafficking, troubleshooting, QA, reporting and campaign optimization.
• Understand pixel implementation on websites for data collection and conversion tracking.
• Conduct A/B testing to refine and improve conversion.
• Help ensure that updates and adjustments in the buying platforms are communicated to team members and be able to understand the implications of these updates & changes.
• Continuously measure and optimize campaign performance toward agreed objectives.
• Have a good understanding of digital marketing performance metrics in order to analyze performance, identify areas for improvement, and justify campaign decisions to MDLBEAST stakeholders.
• Identify target audiences and analyze their characteristics, behaviors, and media habits.
• Stay up-to-date with digital technology developments and research products, services, and current strategies to identify new opportunities for MDLBEAST.
  
  
  Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Digital
  Marketing, or similar field from a reputable institution.
• 2 years media-related/agency experience and media
  planning/buying; Search and display ads experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, and
  nuances of all digital media types (display, programmatic, video, social,
  and mobile).
• Have solid expertise in campaign metrics, channel
  analysis and reporting, including Google Analytics experience.
• Interest in the entertainment industry.
• Excellent Arabic and English
  written and verbal communication skills.

Company Industry

• Entertainment
• Recreation
• Theme Parks

Department / Functional Area

• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Digital Marketing

Keywords

• Digital Media Buyer

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Position Overview
We are looking for a creative and motivated Digital Media Executive to join our team. As a fresh graduate, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital media and campaign execution. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of our agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various digital channels
• Work with the team to understand campaign goals and target audiences
• Assist in setting up and managing ads on platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Write simple ad copy and coordinate with the team for visuals
• Monitor campaign performance and suggest small improvements
• Gain hands-on experience in tracking ads using tags and conversion tools
• Learn how to segment audiences and use retargeting strategies
• Assist in budget management and tracking ad spend
• Collect and organize campaign data
• Assist in preparing basic reports with key insights for the team
• Stay updated with industry trends, marketing best practices, and new digital tools

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS

• Saudi National
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related fields
• Certifications in Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta, or similar platforms are a plus

*COMPETENCIES *

• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and work well in a team
• Confidence and resilience to adapt in a dynamic work environment
• Openness to different cultural perspectives while maintaining professionalism
• Basic analytical skills with a willingness to learn
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and stay organized
• Creative thinking and a problem-solving mindset
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to improve

Company Description

InspireHub is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering Saudi talent and celebrating career milestones. We are more than just a platform; we are a community hub where ambition meets opportunity. By spotlighting successful professional journeys and achievements, we connect professionals, employers, and industry leaders to foster growth and collaboration. Our mission aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 transformation goals, positioning Saudi talent for success on both national and global stages.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role located in Riyadh, with some work-from-home flexibility. As a Digital Media Specialist at InspireHub, you will be responsible for creating and managing digital content across various platforms. Your tasks will include developing and executing social media marketing strategies, analyzing web traffic and engagement, and optimizing digital campaigns to enhance brand presence. You will work alongside the marketing and content teams to communicate InspireHub's mission and values effectively.

Qualifications

• Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Experience in Web Analytics and analyzing digital media performance
• Proficiency in Digital Media management and content creation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Experience in a similar role within the media or digital marketing industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Role Scope:
Planning, executing, and optimizing paid and organic digital campaigns across social media platforms and search engines to achieve clear KPIs (reach, engagement, traffic, leads, sales).

Key Responsibilities:

·   Develop integrated digital channel strategies for each project (objectives, audience segments, messages, platforms, budgets, timelines).

·   Manage paid campaigns according to project nature via Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram), Google Ads (Search / Display / YouTube), TikTok Ads, Snapchat Ads, X Ads, LinkedIn Ads.

·   Set up tracking and analytics: GA4, UTM, Tags implementation, and connect platforms with performance dashboards.

·   Optimize landing pages (CRO) with content/design/development teams to increase conversion rates and lower acquisition costs.

·   Manage daily/weekly content (calendars, formats, A/B testing, community engagement and responses).

·   Enhance on-page and technical SEO and provide content recommendations to boost organic visibility.

·   Manage influencers: shortlist selection per project/client, prepare briefs, handle contracts, licensing/usage rights, measure impact, and deliver reports.

·   Ensure compliance with ad policies and local regulations, manage digital reputation, and respond to sensitive cases with PR teams.

·   Prepare clear performance reports with insights and corrective actions, while managing budgets efficiently (Pacing/Forecasting).

Required Experience:
4–6 years in performance marketing and managing multi-channel campaigns, with strong command of analytics and advertising tools, and proven ability to deliver actionable recommendations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a creative and motivated Digital Media Executive to join our team. As a fresh graduate, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital media and campaign execution. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of our agency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various digital channels.
• Work with the team to understand campaign goals and target audiences.
• Assist in setting up and managing ads on platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Write simple ad copy and coordinate with the team for visuals.
• Monitor campaign performance and suggest small improvements.
• Gain hands-on experience in tracking ads using tags and conversion tools.
• Learn how to segment audiences and use retargeting strategies.
• Assist in budget management and tracking ad spend.
• Collect and organize campaign data.
• Assist in preparing basic reports with key insights for the team.
• Stay updated with industry trends, marketing best practices, and new digital tools.

REQUIREMENTS

• Saudi National.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related fields.
• Certifications in Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta, or similar platforms are a plus.

• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and work well in a team.
• Confidence and resilience to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• Openness to different cultural perspectives while maintaining professionalism.
• Basic analytical skills with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Creative thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to improve.

For immediate hiring, a media company based in Dammam is seeking a creative and talented senior project coordinator to join our team in Dammam or Riyadh.

Responsibilities

o Plan and implement projects through the project life cycle via a "project plan" which should cover the project scope, goals, tasks, required resources, and deliverables

o For every project, the candidate must prepare the "project plan" which explains how the project will be executed. This includes but not limited to preparing a budget, timeline, schedule, roles, and responsibilities, among other things.

o The candidate will be responsible for all the project details, such as planning, scheduling, and tracking the projects, all in real time.

o The candidate will be responsible for communicating with the clients' POC and the peer project manager from their side to deliver the project framework, schedule meetings with the client, follow-up requirements, invoicing, payments, .etc.

o Along with the above, the candidate should be responsible for:

· Allocate project resources

· Manage the project budget and track any deviations

· Support and direct the team throughout the production and operations stages

· Lead quality assurance

· Report regularly on the project status

· Present to the stakeholders any scheduled or required reports on progress, as well as any problems and suggested solutions.

· Implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project deliverables

· Evaluate and assess the result of the project

· Budget, invoicing & payments follow-up

Qualifications

· A PMO or PMP certificate or equivalent holder is preferable.

· Excellent communication skills

· Problem-solving and leadership skills

· Project planning, risk management, time management, and other project management skills

· 4 to 6 years' experience in project management with a good portfolio of projects