New jobs in advertising and media agencies. So, where's the downturn?

New job openings announced, so where's the bad news?

Most everyone in our industry is talking about a downturn for 2016. Yes, there are bland numbers coming out of agencies in advertising and media, but really, it's not that dire. There's a slowdown in growth, but I don't see a downturn – unless of course another 2009-like global economic meltdown happens. Oil seems to have hit the lowest possible, and recovery seems to be on the horizon because production may be slowing down on that front. Which means, there is hope yet. Or thereabouts.

MCN – the group that employs my services – the Middle East Communications Network, one of the largest advertising, marketing, media and PR agency groups in the Middle East region, yesterday announced a whole bunch of new job openings on their website. The jobs are across the region, the positions are in advertising, media, PR and digital spacializations, and they're a bit more than a handful. So, that is a good sign then. Here they are, as of March 2016...

Business Director - Media - Dubai

Looking for candidate with 10+ years’ experience in both offline and digital media, MBA educated, able to strategize, challenge, mentor and lead a team.

Branded Content Director – Media - Dubai

Looking for candidate with 8 + years experience in developing communication strategy on international, regional and local clients.

Regional Strategy Director – Media - Dubai

Looking for candidate with experience in managing the entire strategy process development, also responsible for fronting the strategy side of new business pitches as well as on-going clients.

Associate Media Director - Dubai

8+ years of experience in media planning and buying, preferably for a Media agency within the region, but international experience also valued. Knows how to develop objectives, strategies and plans for clients and also able to develop the skills and knowledge base of the team.

Digital Media Planner – Cairo

Bachelor degree completed ideally in marketing, business or related subject with expertise in digital and social media. 1-2 years of experience in media department or media company.

Senior Media Planner – Dubai

4 – 5 years of experience in media planning and buying. Understand marketing objectives and strategies for all the team’s clients and ensure objectives are on target.

Media Manager – Dubai & Jeddah ( 2 roles )

5-6 years of experience in media planning and buying, preferably for a Media agency within the region, but international experience also valued. Knows how to develop objectives, strategies and plans for clients and also able to develop the skills and knowledge base of the team.

Media Operations Executive – Dubai

Bachelor degree completed ideally in marketing, business or related subjects. 12-18 months in media department or Media Company.

Social Media Executive - Jeddah

1 year of experience in social media advertising including Facebook, Twitter, Quora, YouTube, etc. Prefer experience within the region.

Online Community Manager - Dubai

2+ years of experience in social media advertising including Facebook, Twitter, Quora, YouTube, etc. Prefer experience within the region. Up to date and knowledgeable on social media best practices.

PR Group Director- Dubai

7+ years of experience in corporate communication, managing people, PR agency handling FMCG clients.

Creative Operations Manager - Dubai

5+ years of experience in effective management and control of the creative output of client and internal projects from a traffic context.

English Copywriter – Dubai – Mid & Junior (2 roles)

Copywriter who is looking for their next step, wants to join a global creative agency, able to work seamlessly online and offline, lives and breathes advertising and is of course talented. Send your CV and portfolio link.  

Senior Art Director - Dubai

8+ years in being the working wheel within the Creative groups in the department with award winning experience. Is currently working as a Senior Art Director and is looking for their next step. Wants to join a global creative agency, able to work seamlessly online and offline, lives and breathes advertising and is of course talented. Send your CV and portfolio link.

Digital Designer - Dubai
3+ years of digital design experience, with a passion for excellent design skills and digital. The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Multimedia Designer – Dubai

Looking for a graduate or up to 2 years’ experience, design oriented bachelor’s degree, must have photography skills, typography and art illustration skills. Must be based in Dubai.

Digital Analyst – Dubai

3+ years experience in Web, Mobile, Search, Marketing, Campaign, Competitive, Social   Consumer Analytics. Also well versed with Omniture, Adobe Site Catalyst, Discover, Report Builder and Google Analytics for executing analytics projects.

Account Executive - Dubai

1-2 years experience in Advertising/Marketing. Strong facilitation and presentation skills, both in preparing materials required and in delivery. Fresh graduate with advertising degree can also apply.

Studio Operator – Dubai

Looking for someone with quite diverse skills – finished art (online and offline), re-touching, as well as some design skills.

Graphic Designer – Dubai

 2+ years’ experience working on solid graphic design projects that incorporate new technology. Have a passion for design and a good portfolio.

Creative Conceptualizer – Dubai

 3+ years of experience in developing holistic creative retail campaigns across ATL, BTL and Digital and also responsible for creating the work, presenting it to a client and producing it.

Graduates

Whether you're starting a career in Media, Advertising or PR, there’s an opportunity for you at MCN. You need to be creative, articulate, comfortable in analyzing data and highly organized. In addition to this you will need to have a strong team spirit and a ‘can-do’ approach. From time to time, job opportunities open up at MCN.

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Please apply to the jobs above and more on the MCN Careers page link here