Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of media planners, providing day-to-day guidance, feedback, and performance support
• Help implement and maintain planning processes, workflows, and best practices in partnership with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Serve as a subject matter expert on BBC’s advertising capabilities, advising Sales and partner teams on strategic positioning for RFP responses
• Foster strong relationships and collaboration with partner teams to support the seamless creation and delivery of client proposals
• Lead the development of integrated media strategies across digital, audio, linear, social, and programmatic channels, leveraging BBC’s premium content, products, and first party data
• Oversee planning support from pre-sale through post-sale, including proposal development, forecasting, campaign booking, pacing, optimizing, and reporting
• Incorporate data, insights, and performance learnings into planning recommendations and optimization strategies
• Partner with Ad Operations and Client Success to ensure campaigns launch smoothly, deliver in full, and meet client objectives
• Support the development of proactive media packages into compelling, go-to-market opportunities for the Sales team
• Serve as the first point of escalation for planning-related questions and support

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in media planning, sales planning, or digital advertising, preferably in a publisher or media environment
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate both internally and externally
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, using tools and technologies to provide critical insights and inform decision-making
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of media planning and sales support systems, technologies, and tools (e.g. Order Management Systems, Google Ad Manager, Salesforce, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement