Main duties of the role:
MEC’s Analytics and Insight team are searching for a recent graduate or current media trainee / executive who can make an immediate contribution to our growing team.
As part of the A&I team, the role will involve working across a range of agency clients to help understand and quantify:
- campaign effectiveness
- competitor activity
- market trends
- consumer behaviour.
This frequently requires innovation, strong mathematical ability and a willingness to challenge assumptions whilst working collaboratively as part of a larger team.
Who we are looking for…
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong analytical mind and a thirst for learning and problem solving.
The A&I team are responsible for finding the nuggets of insight and understanding hidden within or clients’ data and sales results, and a genuine desire to unearth these nuggets and provide answers to tough questions is vital.
An interest in data visualisation and some experience of working in a media agency would be favourable, but is not essential.
Across all positions within MEC, we look for candidates who are consistent with our core behaviours. This means they are brave, respectful, insatiable and dynamic in everything that they strive to deliver.
To take up a role at MEC you need to show:
…a willingness to get stuck in and work collaboratively
…excellent attention to detail
…ability to work well under tight deadlines
…an ambition to provide the best possible service to your clients
…be outgoing and personable
…a strong competence in maths
…excellent written communication skills
…self-motivation
…initiative and ambition!
Desired Experience
While the ideal candidate will have an understanding of the workings of a media agency, evidence of strong analytical thinking, an inquisitive mind and a passion for problem solving are more important to the role and will take priority.
About MEC
MEC Manchester are one of the largest media agencies in Manchester. We have been trading for over 25 years and have a strong, enthusiastic team of over 60 people, dedicated to providing best in class service for our clients.
We specialise in strategic planning and buying of advertising space across all media – TV, Radio, Press, Outdoor, Magazines, Online display, PPC and SEO.
Our extensive client roster includes the likes of the BBC, Activision, Vimto, Dr Oetker, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Lloyds Banking Group.
Salary
To be discussed at interview.
How to apply for the role
Please email [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter expressing your interest in the role, or to request further information.
Interview Process
The typical interview process involves the review of the CV’s and covering letter, then if successful - a 30 minute interview.
Start date
The right candidate could join the team immediately.
