Associate Director, Media Planning, UK

div class= content-intro p strong About WPP Media /strong /p p WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. /p p WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. /p p For more information, visit a href= wppmedia.com wppmedia.com /a . /p /div p strong 3780 - Associate Director, Media Planning, UK /strong /p p strong span data-contrast= auto Role Summary and Impact /span /strong span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto The Media Planning Account Director works within a team of media planners with 1-3 direct reports, inspiring nbsp;innovation nbsp;and great thinking. Role will nbsp;include: nbsp;Strategic thinking, forecasting, weekly reporting nbsp;reviews nbsp;and campaign PCAs or QBRs. They will work with the team to ensure communication to the client is clear, compelling and of a high standard. The candidate will hold close client relationships and work alongside Client Services as the primary face of Essence’s acquisition media planning product for those clients. They will be nbsp;ultimately responsible nbsp;for campaign performance and the delivery of business-enhancing innovation. They will foster strong external relationships and keep a close eye on the market to ensure new opportunities and research are reviewed and implemented for the benefit of their clients. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto You will be a key player in the planning team for Google Ads, defining contextual layers and precision of budgets across channels, and to help evolve best practice, including pushing the adoption of nbsp;emerging nbsp;technologies, leading the development and deployment of planning frameworks and the main POC for clients from planning. Managing the team to deliver planning and buying of activity. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto Some of the things nbsp;we’d nbsp;like you to do: /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p ul li span data-contrast= auto Be the point of contact for Planning across junior and nbsp;mid level nbsp;clients, lead weekly meetings with clients and presentations. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Oversee and quality assure all deliverables produced by junior team members. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Ensure the delivery of nbsp;high quality nbsp;strategic presentations, actionable weekly reporting, insightful post campaign nbsp;analysis nbsp;and clear briefs to Activation. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Deliver clear and compelling rationale to support media investment recommendations and to evidence campaign performance versus expected outcomes. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Work with Activation and Analytics to design the test and learn framework for assigned campaigns. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Take responsibility for the performance of assigned media budgets against intended outcomes. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Be a point of escalation for team issues (within and outside the team). /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Contribute to internal thought leadership and team process/workflow enhancement, increasing work quality, making us more efficient, and increasing Essential satisfaction. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Set the quality standard for one or more planning deliverables per year, improving them over time via team/client feedback and incorporation of evolving external context. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li /ul p span data-contrast= auto Management Responsibility: /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p ul li span data-contrast= auto Motivate a team, leading by example while coaching juniors. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Provide nbsp;timely nbsp;and actionable feedback to aid in team development and improvement. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Strong spreadsheet capability is nbsp;a must, with a strong handle on using formulas and ideally able to use AI to build scripts. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Monitor and support Essential satisfaction across client teams, nbsp;identifying nbsp;and implementing ways to nbsp;maintain nbsp;or increase satisfaction. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Foster strong working relationships across the client team to nbsp;facilitate nbsp;flawless execution of plans. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Communicate effectively across all levels of the team. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Understand when to escalate issues to managers. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Calculate the workload implication of new campaigns and feed into resource management. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li /ul p strong span data-contrast= auto Skills and Experience /span /strong span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto At nbsp;WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. nbsp;It’s nbsp;what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace nbsp;WPP amp; nbsp;WPP Media’s nbsp;shared nbsp;core nbsp;values: /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p ul li span data-contrast= auto Be nbsp; /span strong span data-contrast= auto Extraordinary /span /strong span data-contrast= auto nbsp;by nbsp; /span em span data-contrast= auto Leading Collectively /span /em span data-contrast= auto nbsp;to nbsp; /span em span data-contrast= auto Inspire transformational Creativity. /span /em span data-ccp-props= { quot;335559739 quot;:0} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Create an nbsp; /span strong span data-contrast= auto Open /span /strong span data-contrast= auto nbsp;environment by /span em span data-contrast= auto nbsp;Balancing People and Client Experiences /span /em span data-contrast= auto nbsp;by nbsp; /span em span data-contrast= auto Cultivating Trust /span /em span data-contrast= auto . /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;335559739 quot;:0} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Lead nbsp; /span strong span data-contrast= auto Optimistically /span /strong span data-contrast= auto nbsp;by nbsp; /span em span data-contrast= auto Championing Growth /span /em span data-contrast= auto nbsp; /span em span data-contrast= auto and Development /span /em span data-contrast= auto nbsp;to nbsp; /span em span data-contrast= auto Mobilize the Enterprise /span /em span data-contrast= auto . /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;335559739 quot;:0} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Experience in a digital media agency. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration; but also capable of working independently when needed. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Exceptional verbal amp; written communication skills - ability to think on your feet. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze raw data, nbsp;identify nbsp;true insight and develop actionable recommendations. A natural affinity with numbers is nbsp;a must. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Strong interpersonal skills – able to forge strong relationships and influence clients, nbsp;partners nbsp;and colleagues alike. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /li /ul p strong span data-contrast= auto Life at nbsp;WPP Media nbsp; amp; Benefits /span /strong span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and nbsp;we’re nbsp;just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. nbsp;WPP Media nbsp;employees can tap into the global nbsp;WPP Media nbsp; amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the nbsp;cutting edge nbsp;of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events nbsp;showcasing nbsp;team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. /span span data-contrast= auto /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= none WPP Media nbsp;is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to nbsp;particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. /span nbsp; br nbsp; br span data-contrast= none We believe the best work happens when nbsp;we're nbsp;together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. nbsp;That's nbsp;why nbsp;we’ve nbsp;adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you nbsp;require nbsp;accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. /span span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p em span data-contrast= auto Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location /span /em span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto Please read our Privacy Notice ( /span a href= https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy span data-contrast= none span data-ccp-charstyle= Hyperlink https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy /span /span span data-contrast= auto span data-ccp-charstyle= Hyperlink ) /span /span /a span data-contrast= auto nbsp;for more information on how we process the information you provide. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:276} nbsp; /span /p p span data-ccp-props= { quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:276} nbsp; /span span data-contrast= auto #LI-Promoted /span /p div class= content-conclusion p /p p span class= TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8 lang= EN-CA data-contrast= auto span class= NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8 Please read our a href= https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment Privacy Notice /a /span /span span class= TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8 lang= EN-CA data-contrast= auto nbsp; span class= NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8 for more information on how we process the information you provide. /span /span span class= EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8 data-ccp-props= { quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:276} nbsp; /span /p /div Find more English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow