VivaKi Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of the world's third-largest communications company, Publicis Groupe. Publicise group, founded in 1926 is known for its world-renowned creativity, best-in-class technology, digital and consulting expertise, Publicis Groupe is the only one in the industry able to best accompany its clients in their digital business transformation journey- anywhere in the world.

A Media Planner’s role is to assist in the development of communication plans and conduct the execution of approved plans. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Client Management

•  Establish a good relationship with clients, obtaining feedback from clients from time to time, resulting in overall clients' satisfaction; little or no clients' complaints on major issues.

• Responsive to clients' requests in an accurate/ appropriate manner.

• Update the clients on new packages, competitive alerts, new media opportunities and follow-through on campaigns.

• Communicate to the team on clients' special requests (e.g. special, ad hoc report).

2.    Business Partner Management

• Develop good relationships with business partners (e.g. creative, media owners), hence the ability to obtain updated information (e.g. formats, guidelines, packages, deadlines) that contributes to the work objectives, value-add to clients or a smooth campaign placement.

• Ensure clear documentation on all communications with business partners.

• Ensure terms and conditions in media owner contracts are approved by supervisor.

3.    Research & Media Applications Proficiency

• Perform basic and advanced functions of planning/booking systems, both syndicated and proprietary, thus completing each transaction/ placement successfully.

• Generate reports (e.g. by medium, pre-and-post-buy, syndicated and proprietary reports.)

• Apply agency's planning approach.

4.    Financial

•  Accurate and timely input into billing system.

• Update and follow-through all changes to media placement.

• Adhere to media planning process.

• Reconcile media payment variances.

5.    Industry Knowledge (Consumer, Business or Brand Insights)

• Basic understanding of media scene & developments.

• Basic awareness of brand and product categories, and the competitive framework, thus able to carry out basic media planning/buying assignments.

• Conduct basic analysis of targets involvement with the various media.

• Apply the insights of the analysis to create an effective plan/buy.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• 1-3 years of experience in media planning and buying

• Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration; but also capable of working independently when needed

• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills - ability to think on your feet

• Strong analytical skills and a natural affinity with numbers

• Strong work ethic – highly organized, diligent, and attentive to detail

• A self-motivated individual who is well organized and can multitask successfully

• Able to work remotely and maintain a high level of productivity

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities