Associate Director, Planning, Philippines

The role

You will lead the overall strategic communication planning process for client business needs. You will supervise team output and coach junior members while managing day-to-day client requirements.

What you will do

• Lead the overall strategic communication planning process that addresses client business needs
• Supervise team output to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Manage day-to-day client requirements through mentoring junior team members
• Delegate tasks to team members with adequate time, resources and training
• Conduct annual and interim appraisals of team members
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients and team members
• Work with clients to arrive at the best processes and systems for managing their business
• Work with other teams to promote client interests with strategically important media owners
• Take part in business development and provide communications solutions for the agency and its clients

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business or a research-related course
• 5-10 years of media or communications planning experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and number skills
• Good understanding of digital and traditional media channels
• Passion for learning and openness to new challenges
• Digital planning understanding

Benefits

• Exposure to the agency's best-in-class planning framework
• Work with top companies and brands in the country
• Mentoring and talent development programs
• Competitive medical, vision and dental insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days

Before you apply

• Benefits may vary by office or country

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. This role sits within Openmind, a leading brand within WPP Media.