Media Planning Director Global Agency (Riyadh, KSA)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Reporting to: Head of Media / Managing Director
About the Agency
We are a leading global advertising agency with a strong presence across the MENA region. Our Riyadh office drives integrated media campaigns for some of the region's biggest brands, combining traditional, digital, and social media strategies. We pride ourselves on creativity, data-driven insights, and delivering measurable results for our clients.
The Role
We are seeking a Media Planning Director to lead media strategy and planning for key accounts in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in media planning and strategy, a strong understanding of the Saudi market, and the ability to translate brand objectives into impactful media campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead media planning and strategy across all client accounts in KSA
- Develop integrated media plans that include digital, social, TV, radio, OOH, and emerging media
- Collaborate closely with account management, creative, and digital teams to ensure campaigns are strategically aligned and deliver results
- Oversee media buying budgets and ensure cost efficiency and ROI
- Provide thought leadership and insights on market trends, audience behavior, and competitor activity
- Mentor and develop a high-performing media planning team
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a strategic advisor
Requirements
- 812+ years experience in media planning or strategy, preferably in an agency setting
- Proven track record of planning and executing integrated campaigns in Saudi Arabia
- Strong understanding of media buying, audience insights, and measurement metrics
- Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Leadership experience with team management and development
- Strong presentation, communication, and client management skills
- Fluent in English; Arabic is highly desirable
Why Join
- Lead media strategy for top-tier global brands in Saudi Arabia
- Work in a dynamic, creative, and internationally connected agency
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- Opportunity for career growth in the MENA region
