Responsibilities

• As a Manager of Planning, you will direct the day-to-day account activities of the group and play a key role in translating marketing and advertising objectives into overall media strategies.
• You will also direct the development of media plans consistent with the approved strategy.
• You will be responsible for developing the skills and knowledge of assigned Associate(s) and/or Senior Associate(s).
• Partner with the Director on all aspects of communication plan development and recommendations.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the Client’s businesses as a basis for all future work.
• Determine and supervise the best possible implementation of all approved communication plans and projects.
• Direct marketing and media analyses to support recommendations.
• Act as primary planning/buying integration contact for outside agency partners.
• Supervise, guide and counsel Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) on all day-to-day activities.
• Train planning staff in media and marketing disciplines as well as the specifics of the Client’s business and industry.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• 3+ years experience working within strategy/planning, preferably within a media agency setting.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and organize projects
• Previous experience working across all media channels (digital and traditional).
• Comfortable presenting and working closely with clients on a daily basis.
• Previous experience working with tools including MediaOcean, Prisma is preferred.
• Previous experience working across a variety of media channels, including Digital, Linear TV, and CTV.
• Previous experience working in a data-driven environment is a plus.
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Adaptable to take direction and multi-task.

Preferred

• Previous experience working with tools including MediaOcean, Prisma is preferred.
• data-driven environment is a plus

Benefits

• Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
• WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.
• We’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.