The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. 

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. 

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain

Think you’re a good fit for this job? 

Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? 

Refer them! 

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Description:

Who are we?

Motive is on a mission to modernize the trucking industry. With the leading fleet management platform, we are bringing trucks online and fundamentally changing the way freight is moved on our roads. 

We see our hard work rewarded in tangible ways every day and we believe that intelligence is most powerful when paired with humility. We’re motivated by the opportunity to impact and improve every facet of a trillion-dollar industry that touches everyone’s lives. Motive is proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 company and a 2020 Career-Launching Company by Wealthfront. 

About the Role:
The role of an Associate Manager is to ensure the well-being and development of all employees to support the organization's goals. As a core leader, you will be responsible for motivating, encouraging, and supporting line management (pod leadership) in every aspect to enable the team to succeed. The primary duty will be to lead all the efforts driving the team of 100+ employees and strategically enable their performance by running multiple programs simultaneously. 

Additionally, you will be managing the performance, growth, and efficiency of the line managers and facilitating them to unlock the team's potential. Building strategies around performance management such as building the KPIs (key performance indicators) for all roles, identifying both low and high performers, and recognizing top performers while building a Performance Improvement Plan for low performers to help them achieve the minimum bar we set through KPIs will also be a crucial responsibility. 

Apart from these, you will be working with multiple department directors, internal managers, and other stakeholders, including HR, Benefits, Product, Compliance, Safety, and all the engineering teams to ensure effective communication and alignment with the company's goals and values. You will also identify and implement best practices to improve employee engagement, productivity, and overall team performance. 

Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and legal requirements will be another responsibility. Finally, you will conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to all team members to improve their skills and competencies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with support teams, and partners to ensure long-term business success and growth.
• Identify and resolve conflicts or issues within the team or between teams to promote a harmonious and collaborative work environment.
• Foster a culture of innovation and creativity, leading the development of strategic plans that foster employee potential and growth.
• Enable the team towards success by motivating, encouraging, and supporting line management (pod leadership) in all aspects.
• Drive the team of 100+ employees by leading all efforts.
• Increase team performance strategically by implementing multiple programs simultaneously.
• Setting clear goals and expectations by defining roles and responsibilities, defining performance goals, and outlining project objectives.
• Manage the growth, performance, and efficiency of line managers and help them unlock the team's potential.
• Develop strategies for performance management, including creating KPIs for all roles and identifying high and low performers.
• Recognize top performers and create Performance Improvement Plans to help low performers achieve minimum KPI standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that all teams align with the company's goals and values.
• Implement best practices to improve employee engagement, productivity, and team performance.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and company standards, and conduct regular performance evaluations to provide constructive feedback to improve team members' skills and competencies.
• To support organizational goals, ensure all employees' well-being and development are taken care of.
• To assist your team members in developing their skills by providing feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
• Work with internal managers and other stakeholders to develop and implement cross-functional projects and initiatives that support organizational goals.
• Collaborate with HR to manage staffing needs, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development.
• Manage budgets, forecast expenses, and identify areas for cost-saving opportunities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve team processes, communication, and workflows to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Encourage team members to share their ideas and insights.

Expectations from the Role:

In this role, you will work with Directors, and Higher Management across the team and the organization and will be expected to:

Develop Strategies - Develop and implement long-term plans to achieve the company's goals, while considering potential risks.

Build Teams - Develop and lead high-performing teams that are aligned with the company's goals and values, and provide support and guidance to team members.

Manage Resources - Allocate resources effectively and efficiently, balancing budget constraints with the needs of the business to ensure the company's financial success.

Mentor – Help team with project management framework, tooling, and on data analysis, and visualization tools and techniques.

Streamline Operations - Identify opportunities to automate and optimize processes to increase productivity and efficiency.

Foster Innovation - Encourage experimentation and creative problem-solving to uncover new ideas and opportunities for business development.

Conduct Analysis - Gather and analyze data to identify patterns and trends, and use insights to make informed decisions that drive growth.

Drive Results - Establish clear performance objectives, set key performance indicators (KPIs), and track progress to ensure that the company is meeting its targets.

Communicate Effectively - Articulate a compelling vision and communicate with clarity to engage and motivate stakeholders, both within and outside the organization.

Foster Collaboration - Encourage cross-functional collaboration and partnership-building to foster innovation, reduce silos, and promote a culture of shared success.

Embrace Change - Continuously evaluate and adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs, and lead the organization through transformational change.

Foster Learning - Encourage ongoing learning and professional development for employees, and provide opportunities for growth and advancement.

Manage Risk - Identify and manage potential risks and vulnerabilities to the organization, and develop contingency plans to mitigate any negative impacts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience leading and driving a support-focused continuous growth to the organization
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, Management, Human Resources)
• At least 4 years of experience in a managerial role, preferably in a similar industry
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and inspire teams toward success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery of all tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify areas of improvement and implement effective solutions
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver business outcomes
• Knowledge of performance management strategies and tools, including KPIs, performance evaluations, and employee development plans
• Understanding of industry regulations and legal requirements related to HR and employee management
• Prior experience leading change management across large organizations

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

•  Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
•  Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
•  Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

A Leading WPP Media Brand, EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact:

EssenceMediacom is a brand of WPP Media, the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Senior Media Planner to join us. In this role, You will be responsible for all tasks and client service activities associated with an assigned brand/account. You will act as a steward of the entire communications planning process by providing pillars for media plans, executing plan changes/maintenance of media plans.

Reporting of the role    

This role reports to: Business Manager

3 best things about the job:

1. A competitive yet fun environment that combines the best of being excellent media planners of creative media thinking and at the same time being part of the largest media company in the world.
2. Opportunity to learn and create leading work, working alongside specialist departments, who are evolving experts in the field.
3. Be an expert hybrid planner in both traditional and digital mediums.

In this role, your goals will be:

In three months:

• Being up to speed with cutting edge proprietary planning tools as well as able to extract and analyze important data; validating our recommendations.
• You would have a pulse of the business category & knowledge of competitive frame.
• Worked on moderate scaled live campaigns
• Have initiated contact with key media partners and understood the baseline of their offerings particularly digital.
• Connected with internal specialist & external stakeholders units to integrate solutions.

In six months:

• Being able to comprehend and apply our proprietary planning framework model in key campaigns.
• You would have landed live; larger scaled campaigns.
• You will have started to build relationships with the key decision makers within the current client portfolio.
• Master a flawless media execution process, working alongside various stakeholders.

In 12 months:

• Develop a strong category acumen - from a media and business point of view.
• Identify a pipeline of commercially viable solutions to support our client’s goals.
• Create and execute a pipeline of exciting business building ideas which could potentially be industry award winning.

What your day job looks like at EssenceMediacom:

• Develop strategy for brands including annual phasing and budgeting to achieve brand KPI's.
• Assist CH/BM to maintain responsive working relationships with brand teams to identify potential opportunities.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any issues with media/account teams and media vendors.
• Assist CH/BM in developing brand KPI's.
• Analyze data to provide client with recommendations for optimizations.
• Maintain relationships with media suppliers, internal teams and brand teams.
• Prepare Quarterly/Semi Annual & Annual media reviews and way forward.
• Responsible for timely deliverables of the deadlines for e.g. Annual Media Strategy Presentations, monthly post buys & any other requirement from client on ad hoc basis.
• Resolve billing related issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Client management team and Account Directors as needed.
• Work with cross function departments/teams as part of the media management process.
• Showcasing of launches & presentations to the brand team after launch.
• Assisting CH/BM in participating in regional award is mandatory with at least once in a quarter.
• Train Assistant Planner/Media Planner on media basics.

What you’ll bring:

• Must have strong organizational and numeracy skills
• Flexibility and able to work under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Excellent personal/organizational management.
• Able to set and meet multiple demands within challenging deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally, formally & informally.

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be a BBA / MBA from a reputable university of equivalent. 
• Must have an experience of at least 3+ years in media/digital/marketing experience.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

About Pakistan

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. 

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About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what helps us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

•  Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
•  Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
•  Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize Enterprise.

Role Summary & Impact:

Are you a university student / under graduate seeking real-life experience in a collaborative, fun and innovative Media & Advertising world? If yes, read on!​

At WPP Media, we offer fulfilling careers that redefine the role of media. As a Media Intern, you will get a unique opportunity to work in the world’s leading Media Investment company. You will spend 6-12 weeks working on real media campaigns/projects alongside media experts. ​

From day one, you will be immersed into WPP Media and our work culture and learn how we make advertising work better for people.  ​

What to expect: 

You will be in an extensive media internship program for 6-12 weeks in designated departments with WPP Media. However, you will be able to get a gist of every segment on the go. 

Professional Development Opportunities:

At WPP Media, you’ll have access to professional development opportunities across our global network (including WPP). You will be exposed to opportunities through ongoing training and the chance to get involved with a variety of different projects. 

Mentoring: 

You will have unprecedented access to senior leaders as mentors and guide for your work and career. ​

What your Day looks like at WPP Media:

• Provide support in media proposals
• Optimize, manage & report on campaign performance
• Ensure smooth campaign implementation - from processing the bookings for an approved media plan, to putting together a copy call, to following up to ensure that materials are delivered on time and to specifications.
• Provide support in emerging media technology, new business, corporate processes and initiatives

Qualifications & Skills:

• Students doing their bachelors in marketing/media sciences/digital/statistics/sales backgrounds and are currently in their second last semesters of their Bachelor's program.
• Studies in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, and/or Mathematics, Statistics preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Great knowledge in Excel & PowerPoint
• Eager to learn more about media planning & media industry

Interview process:​

First Round: 

Upon application – the undergrad will receive a screening call from the WPP Media PK Talent Acquisition Team

​Second Round: 

Panel Interviews with the Business Managers / Senior Managers
​
Final Round: 

Reference Checks from fellow colleagues and professors

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

About Pakistan

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. 

#LI-Promoted

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what helps us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

•  Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
•  Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
•  Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize Enterprise.

Role Summary & Impact:

Are you a recent graduate seeking real-life experience in a collaborative, fun and innovative Media & Advertising world? If yes, read on!​

At WPP Media, we offer fulfilling careers that redefine the role of media. As a Media Master, you will get a unique opportunity to work in the world’s leading Media Investment company. You will spend a year training and working on real advertising campaigns alongside media experts. ​

From the first day, you will be immersed into WPP Media's and its agencies' and our work culture and learn how we make advertising work better for people.  ​

What to expect: 

Professional Development Opportunities:

At WPP Media, you’ll have access to professional development opportunities across our global network (including WPP). You will be exposed to opportunities through ongoing extensive training modules and the chance to get involved with a variety of different local/global projects. 

Mentoring: 

You will have unprecedented access to senior leaders as mentors and guide for your work and career. ​

Opportunity to join a permanent role at WPP Media PK: 

Upon graduation from the program, the good performers throughout the program will be offered the opportunity to join a permanent role at WPP Media and its agencies as Assistant Manager.

What your day looks like at WPP Media:

• Work closely with Media Planners to develop and maintain media plans and strategies
• Prepare and update purchase orders within the execution framework
• Manage Tracking of Client and Competition.
• Facilitate timely and accurate campaign launches including troubleshooting and resolving any issues with media/account teams and media vendors
• Analyze data to provide client with recommendations for optimizations.
• Maintain relationships with media suppliers and internal teams
• Prepare and update media flowcharts for Media Planner’s assistance.
• Monitor client billing; resolve any related issues
• Ensure all media projects and innovations proceed according to plan and on deadline
• Participate in media-planning strategy meetings with team members, and help develop new ideas for client media plans.
• Maintain a record of basic deliverables i.e. Droppages, premium positions etc.

Who are we looking for? 

• Bachelors Degree holders from Media/Marketing/Digital backgrounds and with at two or more internships experience in the relevant field.​
• Final year students graduating in December 2025 & June 2026 may apply.

What you’ll bring:

• A big appetite in the ever-changing digital media space.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Demonstrate strong interest to build an exciting career in media and communications.
• Appreciation for numbers, statistics and data with the ability to interpret and translate the findings into successful media campaigns.
• Adaptable to constant changes, as the media business is ever evolving.

Interview process:​

First Round:

• Screening call and engagement with the WPP Media PK Talent Acquisition Team. 
• Enter into the Aptitude Test to qualify into the next interview stage.

Second Round: 

Qualified grads will be invited for the Assessment Center and Panel Interviews with Business Directors/Departmental Heads at the premises.

Final Round: 

• Final interview with the Leadership and finalist will be sent reference checks formalities based upon the panel feedback/evaluation
• Reference checks from colleagues and professors to follow

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

About Pakistan

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. 

Action now! Start your career here. Build the future you want. Join us as a Media Master because there is no place better to build and grow a career in media.

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About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what helps us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

•  Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
•  Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
•  Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

A Leading WPP Media Brand, EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact:

EssenceMediacom is a leading brand of WPP Media, the world’s largest media investment company. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Business Manager - Media Planning & Buying to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with the Business Leaders and existing teams to devise conventional media strategies for a portfolio of brands.

Reporting of the role:

This role reports to: Senior Business Director

3 best things about the job:

• Client that likes to be hands on and wants to learn more.
• Have fun while working.
• Be part of a team that works and plays together.

In this role, your goals will be:

In three months:

•  Build a rapport with the immediate team.
• Establish relationships with media vendors.
• Ensures all processes employed by the team are compliant.

In six months:

• Monthly meetings to be run and executed by you.
• Has made or developed any changes that will impact any buying performance to the clients.
• Clear and concise communication skills – written and verbal.

In 12 months:

• Having started to develop skills for the next level.
• Understand and developing negotiations on behalf of the client.
• Demonstrates selling skills with the ability to sell in media plans / additional internal initiatives to clients.
• Achieving the given KPI's given by immediate supervisor.

What your day job looks like at EssenceMediacom:

• Responsible for complete portfolio for media deliveries as well as company KPIs.
• Act as the primary media expert for assigned clients and client service team, including planning and buying of media. Contribute to media strategy development on other client teams as needed.
• Maintain and develop responsive working relationships with all the stake holders of the business to identify potential opportunities
• Acquire comprehensive understanding of client overarching marketing objectives.
• Review quarterly/semi annual & annual category reviews.
• Ensure timely deliverables of the deadlines for e.g. Annual Media Strategy Presentations (MRG), Monthly Post Buys.
• Review campaign analysis directly relevant to optimization and/or planning and buying decisions.
• Analyze multiple sources of external data to assist in planning and buying decisions. Utilize both digital and traditional data sources.
• Help develop new hire training, as well as department-wide continuing education programs. Actively mentor new employees and encourage shared learning across the department.
• Work cross-functionally with client management team and Account Directors as needed.
• Review campaign analysis directly relevant to optimization and/or planning and buying decisions.
• Analyze multiple sources of data to assist in developing a plan of action for the brand 
• Recommend on periodic basis any new media vehicles (Non – Tv) and devise strategies.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Clear and solid understanding of the business
• Mentor and train new Media Planners
• Ensure quality control of media deliverables to Client.
• Candidate must have a bachelors / master’s degree from a reputable educational institute.
• Must have at least 5+ years experience.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

About Pakistan

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. 

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