Mindshare: Senior Media Manager- Baghdad

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 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 About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary and Impact The Senior Media Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing media campaigns across various channels to increase brand awareness, engagement, and conversions. This role involves managing relationships with media vendors, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring media plans align with marketing strategies. The Media Manager oversees both traditional and digital media, ensuring a cohesive and data-driven approach to media buying and planning. Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies across various channels (digital, social, print, broadcast, etc.). Plan, execute, and optimize media campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media channels. Collaborate with content creators, designers, and other team members to develop media content that aligns with the brand’s voice and goals. Allocate and manage media budgets to maximize return on investment (ROI) while staying within the marketing budget. Track and analyze performance metrics for media campaigns, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement. Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and advertising agencies. Assist in managing crisis communication and reputation management via media outlets as needed. Skills and Experience 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. Requirements : Minimum 5 years of experience within a media, advertising, or digital marketing agency. Strong hands-on experience across Digital Marketing, particularly: Social Media, Search, and Display Solid understanding of integrated communications planning across online and offline channels. Proven client servicing experience, with the ability to confidently manage senior stakeholders and present strategic recommendations. Previous experience leading and managing teams. Excellent command of spoken and written English. Experience managing regional or international clients, ideally with exposure to markets outside of Iraq. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media i…