EssenceMediacom is hiring a SENIOR PLANNER to join our WPP Media team. In this senior strategic role, you will work on a global client to develop and execute impactful campaign strategies specifically for the Japanese market. As a key contributor, you'll translate client briefs into actionable plans using data-driven insights and deep consumer understanding.

What You'll Do

Support the Strategy & Planning Lead in creating insight-driven campaign strategies.
Translate client briefs into defined problems and proposed solutions using category and audience insight.
Support building campaign communications architecture, defining channel roles and measurable KPIs.
Keep up to date with industry, market, and consumer trends to identify opportunities.
Support the AD in developing consistent, excellent media plans reflecting the campaign strategy.
Become an expert in WPP proprietary and syndicated tools to inform decisions.
Collaborate with the creative agency to ensure alignment between creative and media.
Analyze campaign data to troubleshoot and craft insights for mid-flight and post-campaign reporting.
Ensure feedback loop and continuity of learn-and-apply between campaigns.
Form close relationships with key client stakeholders to build trust.
Demonstrate excellent client service through timely responses and deliverables.
Participate in workshops, training sessions, and team building events.
Be an advocate of continuous improvement with a 'Can Do' attitude.
Work closely with peers and support tasks outside core responsibilities when required.

What We're Looking For

3+ years of experience in a planning or strategy background.
Numerate and highly analytical with attention to detail.
Familiarity with audience insight data such as GWI, ACR or similar.
Genuine passion to grow, learn and adopt new technologies such as AI.
Collaborator who can work with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
PC literate (Google Suite, Microsoft).

Nice to Have

Bilingual; Japanese and English; with fluency in one language and basic / business communication skills in the other.

Technical Stack

Google Suite
Microsoft Office
WPP proprietary and syndicated tools
Audience insight data platforms (e.g., GWI, ACR)

Team & Environment

You will report to the Strategy & Planning Lead and be part of a broader team working with external agency partners.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Group retirement plans.
Significant paid time off.
Preferential partner discounts.
Employee mental health awareness days.
Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks for growth and learning.
Variety of employee resource groups.
Frequent in-office events showcasing wins, thought leadership, and celebrations.