Assistant Manager Research

Position at EssenceMediaCom

EssenceMediacom is an agency of GroupM, 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 an Assistant Manager Media Research to join us. In this role, You will need to understand the business needs of internal stakeholder, solve their problem by using data and also need to be highly analytical and able to translate data into business insights.    At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.    Reporting of the role This role reports to: Senior Manager Knowledge & Insights3 best things about the job:1. Good learning ground for energetic employee who wants to expand media industry knowledge.2. Young and like-minded colleagues working with each other.3. Always learning innovative and interesting things in industries.In this role, your goals will be:In three months:

• Knowledge of media and its related content.
• Have an understanding of the requirements and portfolio of clients.

In six months:

• You will be working with data tools to provide strategic solutions.
• You will have started to build relationships with the key decision makers within the current pipeline.

In 12 months:

• You will have an in-depth technical knowledge of the data and analytics tools and models. It will help to add value in meeting business goals.
• Good communication relationship with internal stakeholders.

What your day job looks like at EssenceMediacom:

• Generate monthly reports with accuracy and on time.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret media trends or patterns.
• Responsible for consolidating all media investment and GRPs data.
• Acquire data from secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Perform post-analysis of categories and provide valuable insights.
• Work closely with vendor partners on data delivery and usage.

What you’ll bring:

• Must be skillful in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Good with numbers and capable to transform raw data to information.
• Strong professional acumen, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Kantar Infosys is a plus.
• Strong work ethic with ability to take initiative and to work independently and within a team
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task in high pressure situations.

Minimum qualifications:

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s university degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Marketing or Finance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in media/marketing research and analytics.

More about EssenceMediacomWe are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients’ businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.  EssenceMediacom understands that our people are tasked with big goals: building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry. Our people are at the heart of this work because their ideas will enable us to decode the intersections of people, content, and technology to bring our aspirations to life. Our success is down to our eclectic, diverse, and talented people.EssenceMediacom is a place for us to grow our careers and expand our horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all. This collective culture will be our “new power” where ideas are freely exchanged, and collaboration is actively encouraged in a place where you can innovate in our hyperconnected world.For more information, visit www.mediacom.comFind us on Twitter @mediacomglobalLike us on Facebook at facebook.com/MediaComGlobalNewsJoin us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/Mediacom About Pakistan  GroupM 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. GroupM Pakistan is a closely knit community where we value differences in opinions and thrive amidst this growth. Be a part of our dynamic team now!  GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.