Planning Manager - 12 month FTC

The role

You will build cross-channel media plans for client campaigns at Wavemaker, a WPP Media brand. You will own day-to-day campaign work and manage Planning Executives.

What you will do

• Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels and when and how to use them based on the client brief
• Own campaign activity: brief teams, collate responses, manage client deliverables and ensure accuracy across workstreams
• Work with planning and activation teams to run the day-to-day account efficiently
• Bring in specialist teams where needed on briefs and client questions
• Ensure financial management processes are excellent and met on time
• Be the main day-to-day contact for junior clients and answer requests accurately and on time
• Support and mentor Planning Executives and keep them on track with daily tasks
• Train other team members on Wavemaker and industry media planning tools
• Identify and recommend budget shifts while campaigns are in flight
• Present to clients and attend client and agency meetings

Required qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Skilled knowledge of media planning tools and industry best practice
• Ability to manage several projects at once with minimal error
• Ability to explain complex technical information in clear language

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks and learning
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Right to work in the UK is required

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing platform, people and partners together for client growth. Wavemaker is a WPP Media brand that works on media, content and technology for clients.