Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced digital media expert ready to take your career to the next level? Join UM, the media powerhouse of McCann Birmingham, and be at the forefront of planning and executing innovative media campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients, from retail giants to cutting-edge tech brands.

Who We Are

UM isn't just a media agency; we're a team of individuals within McCann Central, the UK's largest integrated agency, all driven by a shared purpose: to help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives. As part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network renowned for culture-shaping work, you'll be part of a team that consistently pushes creative boundaries.


We're not just talk - our awards cabinet is overflowing, including Euro Effies for most effective global agency and Cannes Network of the Year. Creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion.


Join our dynamic media team and take the lead in shaping innovative strategies for a diverse range of clients. If you have extensive hands-on experience in Paid Social, display media including programmatic, this is your chance to shine.

Main duties

Planning, buying and implementation of digital media campaigns across managed and self-service digital platforms - display, video, social media and search. On occasion there will be a requirement to help on offline channels too Preparation of detailed and accurate digital media schedules in Excel Preparation of PowerPoint presentations for client meetings Independently carrying out media and audience research Monitoring, reporting on and reconciling campaigns Accurate billings and revenue management

Three best things about the job.

Working with a friendly, supportive, and highly experienced group of media professionals who will always be on hand to help you succeed and have fun at the same time Working under the same roof as marketing professionals with a diverse range of experience across creative, design, strategy, UX and more Outstanding opportunities for personal and professional growth, tailored to suit your interests and strengths

Minimum requirements.

Strong client servicing skills Concern for and a superb attention to detail Ability to work to multiple deadlines and at times under pressure A curious and questioning mindset Pro-activity and the ability to be able to work with minimum supervision Previous media agency experience Skilled in presenting to clients and prospects Commercial acumen Working knowledge of analytics and data - the ability to run detailed reports in Excel to measure campaign effectiveness Experience in and deep knowledge of media planning and delivery, both managed and self-serve platforms Experience in using Google Campaign Manager and Google Analytics


We are a collaborative, sociable team of hard-working individuals. Proactive and curious, we have great attention to detail and understand how to deliver client-servicing excellence. We are industrious and we believe in the constant development of our staff, meaning that you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in digital media and will have access to industry training such as Facebook Blueprint, TikTok academy and Google Campaign Manager training.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus the opportunity to take additional fully paid leave, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more.


A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you'll have access to industry leading training and development programmes, plus you'll get to work closely with the world's biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products. Most importantly, you'll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you'll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

For us, diversity is a business imperative - one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense.


As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it's vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompasses all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with.


Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose.


McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.



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McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, "Truth Well Told", McCann is the world's leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).