Media Strategy Director, Arabic Speaker
Full-time
Company Description
At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.
Job Description
Reporting to our Chief Solutions Officer, Media Strategy you will create impact within our capability
.This is a fantastic opportunity for an integrated strategist who is as comfortable creating ideas as they are in planning global paid media campaigns.
You'll help deliver strategic planning and new ideas for our most important paid media clients, and will be a strategic voice for Jellyfish delivering progressive leadership both internally and externally.
The Director will lead paid media pitches in MENA in partnership with the Jellyfish growth team and experience delivering successful and strategic excellence in global pitches is a requirement. We take pride in ourachievements and clients setting us apart in the industry. At Jellyfish, we are committed to encouraging professional growth.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Develop insightful media strategies which demonstrate an understanding of important brand challenges, apply the latest marketing theory and inspire media plans which positively influence the brands we work with Distil complex business and marketing challenges to unlock new opportunities for growth and deliver expertise Identify opportunities for research and data to be used to inform strategic decisions. Work with the market intelligence team to design, commission and analyse qualitative and quantitative research Use brand health tracking, ad/campaign tracking, and segmentation studies to inform strategy development. Provide big-picture thinking around cultural and consumer trends, initiate provoking discussions and ideas for your clients Partner with media planning and practitioner teams to provide broad direction on which paid and earned media channels are likely to best support reaching desired brand outcomes Inspire new ideas and fresh direction, whether in strategy, media, content or creative - keeping a constant eye on category, audience, trends and new news in digital marketing Recommend appropriate brand or campaign performance measurement based on an understanding of Indicators and available tools Collaborate with and draw on the expertise of the wider planning and analytics teams and media/creative specialists for all of the above Ensure that briefs are inspiring, based on consumer and category insights,include a clear and single-minded measurement approach, and are following strategic goals
Qualifications
Proficientin collaborating with a wide spectrum of specialists and understanding where they can fit into defined strategies and workflows 8 years experience within Media Strategy Demonstrated expertise in developing brand, digital marketing,and planning strategies, with a fluency in digital media planning Familiarity with working with data, understanding of media concepts and experience with qualitative and quantitative consumer research Can define audiences and digital behaviours, drawing out hypotheses and fresh insights from data and desk research sources There is no direct managerial responsibilities however you will lead with experience as a senior member of the team
Client-centric - You'll love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.
Analytics & Reporting - You'll be a whizz at using data and market insights to inform decisions and develop business strategies.
Team Collaboration - You'll be great at collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.
Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.
Additional Information
Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.
💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus.
💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learningwith unlimited online courses.
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Media Strategy Director, Arabic Speaker
Dubai - United Arab Emirates * Full-time
