JOBS IN MTN NIGERIA TODAY FOR A MEDIA PLANNING MANAGER

Department: Marketing and Strategy

Location: Lagos

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE JOBS IN MTN NIGERIA TODAY

- Research and implement industry best practices with regard to Communication via Mass Media

- Promote and ensure the buy-in of the various functions in MTNN on Media related issues

- Lead cross-functional initiatives to proactively ensure smooth implementation of all Media managements needs

- Provide Support in Brand (& sub brands ) Architecture Actively guide and influence the development of brand communication plans

- Contribute to Brand Communication development

- Oversee and coordinate Media strategy/implementation plans

- Ensure plan integrity is maintained during implementation and ensure corporate negotiations are met

- Manage monthly media expenditure control

- Continuously review brand – media buying performance

- Monitor campaign effectiveness via post campaign research to measure achievement of compliance and set objectives

- Manage the Master brand and Market segments’ Media budget

- Effect Media negotiations (often with Media agency)

- Build and manage relationships with appointed Media Agencies

- Monitor Market and media trends and identify strategic (new / impactful) media opportunities, as appropriate

- Interface with the Media Monitoring agency

- Monitor the invoicing and payment processes to ensure hitch-free campaigns and prompt agency payments

- Provide the company/segments media overview

- Input into Media budgets forecasts for Master brand, Consumer and Business Market segments

- Control and manage the Media budgets of Consumer/ Business market segments and Master brand activities

- Manage cross functional relationships

- Develop organization-wide interpersonal skills and contacts

- Develop MTNN Market research and strengthen its strategic partnership with Marketing team leaders, relevant Industry bodies and Media owners

- Coordinate tactical media placements for all MTN N mass awareness campaigns

CONDITIONS

- Normal MTN working conditions. Frequent travels. Extended Working Hours.

REQUIREMENTS

- A first degree in any of the Social Science disciplines.

- Masters in Business Administration.

- 8 years marketing experience on either the client or the agency’s side, which includes:

- 3 years as a Media specialist with full operational knowledge of Media Planning and Administrative software/ tools.

- Brand management, project management.

- Budget and people management.