Official education path
You typically enter the field through a university degree in marketing or media studies, plus several years of professional experience in advertising.
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Medialeiter/in
You steer the media strategy and buy ad space for various channels
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Medialeiter/in plan ad campaigns, buy media space and advise clients on reaching target audiences effectively.
As Medialeiter/in, you manage the purchase of ad space and develop strategies for print, online and electronic media. You analyse target audiences, choose suitable media channels and coordinate the media department. You combine business know-how with creative insight to achieve marketing goals effectively and advise clients and teams professionally.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAdvertising
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Medialeiter/in.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
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Typical training path
Medialeiter/in
Prerequisites
- Höhere Berufsbildung z.B. Kommunikationsleiter/in HFP
- Studium im Bereich Marketing, Kommunikation, Medienwissenschaften, Medienforschung
- Mehrjährige Erfahrung und gute Vernetzung in der Werbe- und Verlagsbranche
Requirements
- betriebswirtschaftliche Kenntnisse
- marketingorientiertes Denken
- Flair für Kommunikationsfragen
- mündliches- und schriftliches Ausdrucksvermögen
- Organisations- und Planungsgeschick
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business know-how
- Marketing-oriented thinking
- Communication skills
- Organisational and planning skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and review current reach studies. You look for the right mix of online and print channels for a new campaign. In team meetings, you present the media strategy. You also clarify open questions about budget distribution.
- You lead the media department professionally and operationally in daily business.
- You analyse target audiences and choose suitable media channels for campaigns.
- You negotiate the purchase of ad space in print and online media.
- You develop a comprehensive media strategy based on communication goals.
- You advise clients on effective channels and measurable results.
- You inform your team about current developments in media research.
Working conditions
You usually work in the advertising or publishing industry, at agencies or in corporate communications. Your workplace is a modern office with access to digital analysis tools and regular client meetings.
Strengths
- Business know-how
- Marketing-oriented thinking
- Communication skills
- Organisational and planning skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic industry
- Project-related workload
- Customer focus
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