Media Agency
UA have embedded themselves throughout the years in media agency recruitment helping agencies from the large scale networks all the way through to the up and coming growth focused independent agencies. No matter the location, we work on local, regional and global level.
If you're looking for a role, or looking to grow your team, the consultants here work closely with their network to identify the right opportunities.
WHERE CAN WE HELP?
Planning | Media Planning, Communications Planning & Media Strategy
Buying | Media Buying, Activation, Implementation & Reporting
Digital | Digital Performance, Display, Programmatic Buying & Video
Biddable | Paid Search (PPC), Paid Media, SEO & Content
Social | Content Strategy, Content Creation, Organic Social & Paid Social
Traditional | TV, Radio, OOH, Press & VoD
If you're looking for talent in any of these sectors whether it be agency leadership, client leadership, media planning or media buying, get in touch with a member of the team below for more detail.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Alex Swain | Juan Diego
MEDIA PLANNING & BUYING, COMMS PLANNING & STRATEGY
UK | Alex Swain & Sam Tooke
APAC | Juan Diego & Dana Sopah
Jobs in Media Agency
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Senior New Business Manager - Media Agency
London
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Senior New Business ManagerGlobal Media Agency | London | Competitive SalaryAt the heart of agency sits a new business team! They are never a team to boast about success, nor do they make the headlines for the work that they do. However, they are undeniably one of the most appreciated teams throughout the agency.They are the glue behind every pitch, pulling all the strings across the world. This is a global role, working with not just the UK team but teams across the world. Sometimes you'll find yourself supporting a small pitch for a local office, miles from home, all the way through to co-running major international pitches that require you to work alongside the CEO, COO etc.You won’t be doing this alone; the team is made up of 4 (including this person), with an executive for you to manage & develop! Support, there will be lots of it, with an experienced Head of as your direct line manager, you'll learn, develop, progress and often travel to continue your growth!So here it is, the things that are a must have;Previous experience in new business or agency business developmentUnderstanding of agency new business pitch processes.Insane project management experience!Confidence in managing upwards and working with senior stakeholders.Hyper-organised.Ability to understand, write & brief the RFP & RFI'sThe desirables (but not essentials);Previous experience working within a media agencyPrior management experience.If this sounds like something you can picture yourself doing, then get in touch! (even if you're a media planner looking for a new avenue, let's chat)e - alex@ultimateasset.com
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Manager, Media Consulting - Management Consultancy
London
£65,000 - £80,000 per annum + Bonus
Manager, Media ConsultingAdvisory Services & Management Consultancy (London, Hybrid Working)£65,000 - £80,000 per annum + BonusThe OpportunityWe've partnered with a leading, international management consultancy, who in recent years created a marketing & media services advisory division. They work across the industry, including Advertisers, Publishers, AdTech Vendors & Media Agencies on pioneering transparency and technological improvements.Tackling transparency is a key agenda point, it has become the main challenge they are trying to fix and offer advice, consulting services. However, due to increased demand and expansion they are developing their offering, which now includes general media consulting, contract negotiation, pitch management & channel development.This opportunity would be focused on bringing real world knowledge from a cross-comms & media planning background to support both advertisers (brands) and agencies, through the means of consulting. Projects are incredibly varied, but the satisfaction you'll gain from helping see growth & development will be unrivalled.The role will be focussed on consulting the two key areas within advertising:Advertisers: optimize and audit spend, understand where the money is going and where it is being used effectively. But more importantly, general media advice & oversight on strategic proposals & agency management.Agencies: as the market matures, agencies will also be asking for help to demonstrate transparency to their clients.This role is vitally important not just to the business but to the industry as a whole, if you believe in a more transparent open digital (and traditional) marketplace and have the following skills, then you should apply.What's the required skill set?Highly technical, yet consultative with regards to media planning & buying.Experience across 1 of the 3 key areas in advertising (Media Agency, Advertiser or Consultancy)Experience in a Communications planning or media planning/strategy role.Fantastic communication & presentation skillsThe ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyVery good understanding of digital advertising landscapeDoes this sound like a role you could be interested in?Apply now or get in touch via:e - Alex@ultimateasset.com
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Comms Planning Director - Highly desired Independent Agency
London
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Comms Planning DirectorIndependent Agency | London | Hybrid Working | up to £55,000This agency always comes up in conversation, it's the one independent agency everyone* wants to work for. They're known for their culture, progressive approach to structure & portfolio of entertainment, start-up & challenger brands.The opportunity here spans across a few key areas:Strategic Comms Planning (3 incredibly diverse but awesome brands)Client Management (Ultimately being a partner & trusted adviser - not just sitting in weekly status calls & QBR's, but really getting to the heart of what brands).Collaboration (The role sits within a large comms planning team, who are renowned for their bold approach and challenger methodologies! This starts with group sessions that include many different people from a variety of backgrounds to create radical yet highly thought-out ideas).Obviously, we need a media planning or communications planning background. So, if you're looking for that next challenge, that will truly challenge you, get in touch.e - Alex@ultimateasset.comt - 07912 000448*Obviously not everyone ;)
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Managing Director, Media - Independent Agency
London
£80,000 - £110,000 per annum
Managing Director, MediaIndependent Agency | London | Leadership & Growth OpportunityWe're looking to speak with senior media planning experts with a diverse portfolio of experiences across multiple sectors to join an agency on the upward trajectory, who keen to bring in a Managing Director to lead their media division.The role will oversee the full media arm & operation as it looks to kick on its growth post 2 years of significant clients wins & investment.The role will include the following:Full P/L responsibilityOversight of the full media team (15+ members)Hiring & team growth, ownership of the divisions business strategy.Client management & development.Leading new business pitches.If you are coming from a media planning background, with experience across both digital & traditional channels, then I'd love to chat about how you can make a huge mark on this business.e - alex@ultimateasset.comt - 07912 000448
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Comms Planning Director - FMCG & Entertainment
London
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Comms Planning Director London | Hybrid Working | Up to £50,000 | FMCG & Entertainment Are you a Comms Planning Manager looking to take the step up to Director to play a lead role in integrated planning as well as leading client relationships? This role has been created to help add further leadership to the team as they look to execute big brand focused media plans across the remainder of the year & into the annual planning season for 2023. The brand in question is known for providing entertainment via their products to millions around the world, creating memories that last forever and stories that grow with us over time. Their product portfolio has allowed them build YouTube shorts, TV Series & Films all off the back of the success.Ultimately, they are a Toy business, who are globally renown, so prepare for big budget ideas, partnerships & creative opportunities that you can lead. The agency itself have recently been given many awards for their work, new business wins & progressive viewpoints on how to run a business in a post covid world. On top of that, a brand-new office with roof tops views and free breakfast and lunches, always provides that extra sparkle.If you're coming from a media planning, comms planning or general media background then please get in touch for more information. e - Alex@ultmateasset.comt - 07912 000448
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Head of Programmatic Operations - DSP
London
GBP
Head of Programmatic Operations – DSP Salary - £60,000 to £70,0001-2 days per week in the office Our client is a leading Programmatic Tech.The business has been experiencing phenomenal growth over the last two years and they’re now hiring a Head of Programmatic to lead their UK operations team. They’re a Demand Side Platform (DSP) who have always had product innovation at the heart of the business. Consistently improving and developing their tech suite. If you like the idea of managing and growing a team of programmatic traders, then this could be the role for you The Role· Management and development of the UK operations team. Leadership and managing the career progression of your team· Being the main point of contact for their self-serve clients.· Helping clients to define their programmatic strategy· Work closely with the UK Managing Director and Commercial Director for the UK strategyExperience· Experience as a programmatic buying specialist. Using multiple DSPs· Experience of mentoring or managing programmatic traders / buyers· Client facing and the ability to work in partnership with key clients· Passion to keep up to date with the programmatic ecosystem Get in touch if of interest?
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Global Operations Manager
London
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Global Operations ManagerLocation - London (Remote currently)Salary - up to £55,000A best in class, network media agency are expanding their team currently with a brand new role i the team - a Global Operations Manager. This role is all about leading and developing the operational excellence for a massive beauty client who have many household names under their umbrella.Ensuring that everything runs smoothly, campaigns go live, local market teams are following the set strategy and all end of campaign analysis and reporting is done correctly, this is a crucial role in coordination and delivery.Closely working alongside the strategy and digital performance teams, this role is heavily involved in shaping the operation of digital delivery teams as well as providing process optimisation for new strategies! This role would also be involved in ensuring all local hubs have everything they need to succeed, from briefing them correctly, to the tools they use and sorting out any issues they may have.Training and process streamlining is another aspect of this position, coordinating with team members to train them up on new dashboards, processes or platforms they may be using with their teams!If you're a proactive and curious person, looking to develop your skillset of managing international hubs delivery then its definitely worth having a conversation about!Role requirements -4+ years experience in Digital Operations roles ideally from an agencySelf starting mindset, with the ability to manage and coordinate multiple medium/large teamsExperience working and co-ordinating offshore teams is highly preferredStrong understanding of digital best practise and an idea of how to streamline and optimise current processesStrong understanding of the wider Adtech/Martech ecosystem, who the major players are, emerging players and who you can use to improve your processesAbility to take a client brief, understand it and then deliver it to local market teams so they can process it correctly
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Global Strategy Director
London
£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Global Strategy DirectorMedia Agency | London | up to £70,000This is a role all about pivoting and using your unique set of media planning skills and testing them on a complete new level. The role will give you the opportunity to challenge briefs, shape the framework for how media is communicated to consumers & using audience insights to help drive that message.They build frameworks, ideas & strategies for big spending brands and this sits firmly at the centre point, working within a team of roughly 7 strategists, from Manager level through to Partner. You'll be able to shape your own strategic planning methodology and change the way the brand is communicating through the use of media.Traditional media & digital media experience is essential as this is a fully cross-comms opportunity, but ultimately if you think differently, come from a planning background either in digital planning or (media) comms planning, and want to make the leap to Strategy Director, then this is the opportunity for you.Turn those skills into something different, step away from the granular day-to-day planning and help begin to shape the future success of many brands!The people around you will help raise your game, coach you in your development & offer you the opportunity to add strings to your already well strung bow.In need of a change? Get in touch or apply now!e - Alex@ultimateasset.comt - 07912 000448
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Communications Planning Director - Fashion Brand
London
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Role -Communications Planning DirectorLocation -LondonSalary -up to £55,000A decorated media agency in the UK are looking for their next best Communications Planning Director to run the account of an iconic British fashion client!This business is an award winning agency based in London who're looking for someone who has extremely strong planning ability across the full suite of both online and offline channels to take lead of a group of accounts and ensure best in class delivery!The role sits within a team of 4 that reports directly into the Client Partner, tasked with hitting target KPIs, delivering best in class media plans and setting the example to junior team members from a client management perspective. It's a crucial role for the business in managing such an important client for the agency and as such requires circa 4+ years experience currently working in a similar role at a media agency.As for the client base? The British fashion client is a brand known worldwide for their iconic range of footwear and clothing! With annual revenue of £600m+ they're a large player in the industry and as such have huge ambitions from a media and marketing perspective - which is where you'd come in!Salary wise we are looking at circa £55,000.Interested in learning more? Get in touch!
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Global Head of Digital - Media Agency
London
£100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Global Head of Digital Media Agency | London | Hybrid Working | up to £120,000We're currently looking for a seasoned digital pro with deep knowledge of the media landscape. This is an opportunity to work on a transformation project and help shape a brand-new operating model for a hybrid agency/client model, working within the Fashion & Luxury industries. The role will sit within a global central strategy & planning hub and conduct & build the digital roadmaps alongside the clients Global Head of Media. You'll have a team of experienced digital planners that will be under your wing, helping build the next ideas across all digital channels. There is a level of education, client development & of course transformation in this role, as this is an untested model. If you're background has been centred around digital and media planning and you're looking for something that will challenge you within a leadership role, this could the be the right role for you. What kind of experience is needed?Deep knowledge of the digital landscape (Programmatic, Display, Social, Video, PPC etc.) Planner, idea generator and thinker. Management & Leadership experience, from client to a team. Challenger, looking to drive innovation and digital first thinking. Passion for your craft with an itch to continually do better. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info.e - Alex@ultimateasset.com t - 07912 000448
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Digital Director (Planning) - Challenger Media Agency
London
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Digital Director (Planning) £80,000 - £90,000 | London | Challenger Media Agency Digital as we know it adapts and changes all the time. With that advertisers need to best approaches that combine all of what digital offers. Media agencies have traditionally (and rightly so) relied on comms planners to create ideas off the back of insights & audiences and that's not going to change. However, does it actually help advertisers understand the broader picture of digital? Does it give them access to the best advice on new platforms? It may do, but there is always room fro improvement. This agency (known for working with challenger brands) are creating a new layer, inbetween the comms planning & digital activation teams. Some might call it a centre of excellence when it comes to digital, but it will be made up for 6 to 8 digital planning experts (all Account Director and above) to build the best ideas using cross-digital appraoches and help educate and guide advertiers on the new and evolving platforms & channels. Finally a role that includes DooH & Digital Audio alongside the others. So, this role would be leading that team, being the most senior digital expert within the team! Also just to clear up, this doesn't involve or oversee the activation teams, however it does involve overseeing they deliver to your standards. What's the background needed for this role?Digital Native - Deep digital planning experience across Social, Video and Display and interest in technology and innovation.Curiosity - Curious to look beyond what’s already in place and find a better solution. People Leader - Drive to ensure people's development & goals remain at the heart of their work. Media Knowledge - Expert media knowledge, understanding the synergy between digital & traditional channels. Future thinker - One eye on what's next and how it impacts the world of media. Commercial thinker - Where can both advertiers & the agency excel. Want to find out more? Apply now or catch me via;e - Alex@ultimateasset.com
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Managing Director - Digital Marketing Agency
London
£Competitive Package
Managing Director – Digital Brand Building, Product Marketing And Digital Transformation AgencyCompetitive salary + bonus + stockMy client is a cutting-edge agency that majors across the following disciplines: Digital Brand building, Strategy, website build, design, maintenance and SEO UI, UX, Audience acquisition and full funnel marketing. My client works with an impressive roster of household brands.We seek a visionary MD who possesses gravitas, presence with senior clients and the ability to build a world-class culture of innovation and employee satisfaction in terms of winning awards, creating a rewarding work culture where people are valued. Finally someone who is ace at leading the line in helping to win business and run the commercials.If that’s you, please get in touch.Mandatories:Minimum ten years of experience is a similar environment with at least five years experience at board / management levelHandling seven / eight figure P&Ls and people management of over 50 + employeesA track record of delivering new business winsA highly-strategic thinker who can drive a culture of innovation and creativity that inspiresProduct development – an ideas person who is able to monetise new products and ideas clients will wantCommercial acumen - being a wizard at the numbers and a tight control of the P&LPeople management – coaching, development and mentoring your senior management team and direct reports and creating a cascade effect where their reports in turn excelGravitas and poise – the ability to be the public face of the business in terms of press and PR
