United Kingdom Hybrid Employment

WPP Media is hiring a Director, Planning

Responsibilities

  • Develop deep expertise in media platforms, ecosystem dynamics, and industry-standard planning methodologies.
  • Translate strategic direction into actionable media plans tailored to individual client objectives and proposals.
  • Demonstrate mastery of Purchase Journey frameworks and planning principles across all client initiatives, applying internal and external research tools to understand consumer behavior and business opportunities.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the media landscape, emerging trends, and begin cultivating relationships with key media partners.
  • Supervise end-to-end campaign execution, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards.
  • Gain strong insight into commercial operations and the broader agency structure.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with clients and internal teams at mid-to-senior levels to align planning with business goals.
  • Lead planning presentations by defining requirements, coordinating cross-functional input, and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Facilitate creative ideation sessions to generate innovative campaign concepts.
  • Begin independently identifying challenges, analyzing data and insights, and applying experience to develop effective solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans
  • Generous paid leave entitlement
  • Exclusive partner discounts
  • Designated days promoting employee mental well-being

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Hybrid model requiring approximately four days per week in the office.

Other

  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
  • Accommodations or flexible arrangements can be discussed during the hiring process.
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WPP Media
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. It operates through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, helping clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investments are working.
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Job Details
Department Planning
Category other
Posted 12 hours ago