Account Manager, Planning

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy coordination and audience planning across addressable and non-addressable media
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for client marketing teams, managing status meetings and briefs
• Oversee end-to-end campaign delivery, including setup, trafficking, and launch phases
• Collaborate with internal channel specialists (PPC, paid social, programmatic) to execute integrated media plans
• Review performance data and campaign reports to provide actionable insights and optimization strategies
• Manage media bookings, client billing, and financial reconciliation of campaign spend
• Mentor junior team members, such as Account Executives, to support their professional growth

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a media or digital agency environment
• Strong understanding of the media landscape, including both brand-building and performance-driven campaigns
• Experience with audience planning and the ability to translate data into media recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client presentations
• High level of attention to detail and strong financial numeracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with media booking tools such as Adazzle or DDS

Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days
• Preferential partner discounts
• Access to extensive global WPP Media and WPP networks for professional development

About the Company

WPP Media is an AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. As part of T&P, we connect talent and technology to drive growth for the world's leading brands across transport, energy, and FMCG sectors.