Manager, Planning, UK

The role

You will run the day-to-day management of media planning for client accounts, working closely with the Account Director. You will lead a small team and deliver multichannel, digital-first campaigns.

What you will do

• Manage the day-to-day running of the account with the Account Director
• Carry out end-to-end media planning, from annual planning to econometrics debriefs
• Deliver digital-first audience insight, competitive and market reviews
• Analyse campaign performance
• Lead a developing planning team
• Deliver idea-first media solutions across multiple channels

Required qualifications

• Knowledge of the UK digital landscape
• Experience using insight and planning tools
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to learn and try new things
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload at pace
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to give accurate verbal and written directions, instructions and feedback
• Solution-focused mindset
• Ability to develop storytelling through presentations
• Curiosity about consumer behaviour, trends, brands and technology
• Self-motivated, with an ambition to make your mark on a campaign

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
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is an equal opportunity employer.