Associate Director, Clients, UK

The role

You will drive media planning for specific clients as a media planning expert on the planning team at Wavemaker UK. You will oversee campaign management, own planning presentations and build client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level.

What you will do

• Develop an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices
• Translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs and pitches
• Oversee campaign management and ensure quality control and output of the highest standard
• Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level
• Own planning presentations, including defining inputs and working with wider teams to meet deadlines
• Lead brainstorm and idea creation for campaigns
• Provide actionable insights in mid and post campaign reports
• Review the work of others and coach them to improve outputs
• Oversee team members, prioritise resources and support workload management

Required qualifications

• Advanced understanding of media channels and planning best practices
• Expert overview of the media market landscape and trends
• Skilled understanding of commercial practices and the wider agency
• Ability to present from platforms and build stories from data
• Ability to answer client questions and liaise with internal teams
• Expert knowledge of client and agency structures
• Strong knowledge of the client sector or industry
• Ability to communicate effectively to influence all levels of seniority
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must have the right to work in the UK

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.