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DescriptionPosition at MindshareOverview of jobMindshare 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 a Senior Director - Strategy to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic inputs based on an understanding of media dynamics and aid the strengthening of the integrated planning product.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 roleThis role reports to: Sr. Director/Partner Planning Strategy, Mindshare Fulcrum3 best things about the job:1. Contribute to influencing and enhancing planning best practices2. Collaboration across various teams from ideation to implementation of workstreams3. Work with the largest advertiser and leader in the FMCG segmentIn this role, your goals will be:In three months:\xc2\xb7 Familiarize with the systems and processes\xc2\xb7 Learn the planning methodology of the agency on both online and offline media\xc2\xb7 Understand the different streams of analysis the team undertakes\xc2\xb7 Contribute to at least two projects that the team is working onIn six months:\xc2\xb7 Thorough understanding of planning principles and processes to demonstrate in day-to- day work and conversations\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with the necessary teams during the course of a workstream pro-actively\xc2\xb7 Point-of-view on the best approach that should be taken on projects\xc2\xb7 Ideate on and deliver at least three projectsIn twelve months:\xc2\xb7 Ability to help build a narrative for the projects undertaken by the team\xc2\xb7 Manage and deliver projects end-to-endWhat your day job looks like at Mindshare:\xc2\xb7 Provide strategic input in crafting the approach of a project, lead data analysis and support in building the project as a whole\xc2\xb7 Collaboration with various teams for information exchange\xc2\xb7 Be the go-to person for teams on certain projects and media planning principlesWhat You will bring: -\xc2\xb7 Expertise in TV planning or digital planning\xc2\xb7 Adept at data analysis and evaluation\xc2\xb7 Attention to detail and accuracy in output\xc2\xb7 Good time-management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at a time\xc2\xb7 Good interpersonal communication and presentation skillsMinimum qualifications:\xc2\xb7 6-8 years of experience in media planning\xc2\xb7 Preferred background in mathematics or statistics\xc2\xb7 Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media planning tools -BARC, IRS, DV 360, FB dashboard, etc.About MindshareWe were born in Asia in 1997 and for more than 20 years our values of Speed, Teamwork and Provocation have guided us in a world where everything is media. We are the Cannes Lions Media Network of the Year 2019 and WARC Media 100 #1 Media Network 2020, with the top 3 most creative campaigns in the world for the past year. In Asia Pacific we have been Campaign Asia\'s Media Agency Network of the Year every year since 2015 and we are also Performance Agency of the Year.Our 10,000 people work with some of the world\'s best brands and companies to accelerate their growth. In 116 offices across 86 countries, we integrate brand and demand, ruthlessly focus on outcomes and create the unexpected. We manage $24bn in billings and are the largest media agency in GroupM, WPP\'s Media Investment Management arm, which is the #1 media holding group globally with billings of $63bn (Source: ).Hear our stories (and join us) at and follow us at: WeChat ID: Mindshare China; Instagram and Twitter: ; Facebook: andLinkedin:About India2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market. It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks. Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start- ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale.At GroupM India, there\'s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done.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.

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