Manager, Planning

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end media planning with a digital-first, insight-driven approach across multiple channels, while guiding a budding team and shaping strategic comms planning for multichannel campaigns.

  • End-to-end media planning: annual plans through econometrics debriefs, leading a team and delivering idea-first solutions.
  • Digital-first insight: leverage UK landscape knowledge and planning tools to test & learn.
  • Strategic delivery: contribute heavily to the planning and execution of multichannel campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a knowledgeable and committed media planner to run the day-to-day management of the account, working closely with the Account Director to deliver creative, innovative and integrated campaigns across a range of channels.
  • This includes ‘digital-first’ audience insight, competitive and market reviews and campaign performance analysis.
  • Within this role you will be involved in end-to-end media planning, from annual planning to econometrics debriefs, lead a budding team, and deliver idea-first media solutions within an accommodating, fair and friendly client team.
  • You should also have an established knowledge of the UK digital landscape and experience using insights and planning tools to ensure our plans are digital-first, founded in insight and set-up to test & learn.
  • As a Comms Planning specialist, you’ll have the chance to input heavily into the strategic planning and delivery of multiple multichannel campaigns.
  • Aside from this, you’ll be part of an extremely supportive team who always strive to deliver brilliant planning work, pushing industry boundaries whilst maximising returns for our clients’ businesses, so this is an excellent team to learn and develop in if you are looking to take that next, important step in your career.
  • We are looking for a conscientious and inquisitive person to join our team for this exciting, blended role.
  • You must be able to operate as part of a team and demonstrate a willingness to learn and try new things.

Requirements

  • Established knowledge of the UK digital landscape
  • Experience using insights and planning tools
  • Ability to operate as part of a team
  • Self-motivated; an ambition to make your mark on a campaign via your contribution

Preferred

  • A passion for media planning across multiple channels

Benefits

  • Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
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Manager, Planning

WPP Media · London, UK · Hybrid