Manager, Planning

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of media channels and how to use them based on client briefs
• Manage campaign activity including briefing teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring accuracy
• Work closely with planning and activation teams to ensure efficient account management
• Act as a trusted day-to-day contact for junior clients
• Support and mentor Planning Executives to develop their careers
• Manage campaign budgets and financial reconciliation processes
• Deliver accurate reports with actionable insights to improve performance
• Create compelling multi-media plans using purchase journey thinking

Requirements

• Skilled knowledge of the media landscape, including future trends and best practices
• Experience using industry media planning tools and technology
• Ability to translate business problems into effective media solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills to cultivate relationships with clients and internal teams
• Excellent communication skills to present data-driven stories and technical information
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with high accuracy
• Ability to generate creative media solutions and innovation to drive client growth

About the Company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Through the WPP Open platform, we help clients navigate change and deliver transformational growth.