Manager, Planning

The role

Plan cross-channel media campaigns for clients, using the client brief to choose channels and timing. Manage campaign delivery, budgets and day-to-day contact with junior clients, and support and mentor Planning Executives.

What you will do

• Develop media planning craft across channels based on the client brief
• Own campaign activity, including briefing teams, collating responses and managing client deliverables
• Work with planning and activation teams to run the day-to-day account
• Bring in specialist teams for briefs and client questions
• Keep financial management processes excellent and timely
• Act as 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
• Present to clients and attend client and agency meetings
• Manage campaign budgets, including finance reconciliations
• Recommend budget shifts while campaigns are in flight

Required qualifications

• Understanding of media channels and where, when and how to use them
• Skilled knowledge of media planning tools and ability to train others
• Knowledge of industry best practice and planning theory
• Ability to manage several projects at once with minimal error
• Ability to build persuasive stories and recommendations from data

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 WPP Media and WPP global networks and learning
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Candidates 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. It is an equal opportunity employer.