Responsibilities

• Oversee the global media planning function across London and New York to establish a unified, insight-based planning approach.
• Develop strategic media recommendations for high-value client opportunities, global partnerships, and complex integrated campaigns.
• Partner with Sales, Creative Strategy, and Ad Operations to deliver compelling proposals and ensure successful campaign execution.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of 20 media planners, establishing clear career pathways and performance processes.
• Standardize planning methodologies, tools, and best practices globally while adopting new planning technologies and AI-enabled workflows.
• Act as the senior media planning advisor for key global clients, presenting integrated media strategies to executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in media planning and media strategy within premium publishing, media, agency, or digital environments.
• Experience leading large, geographically distributed planning teams.
• Deep understanding of cross-platform media planning, including print, digital, social, video, audio, experiential, and emerging media.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting enterprise sales organizations and high-value client partnerships.
• Expertise in audience measurement, media research, first-party data strategies, and campaign effectiveness.
• Experience building scalable planning processes and operational frameworks.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders internally and externally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k plus a company match
• Uncapped leave
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan