About the Position

Manager, Media Planning, UK

London, United Kingdom

About WPP Media

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.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

We are recruiting for an Account Manager who is an exceptional and driven media planner, to join our Connections Planning team.

Responsibilities

Planning exciting, award-winning campaigns
Working with channel specialists to make plans a reality
Defining the approach to audience
Designing the connections plan across all relevant touchpoints
Working on content creation and measurement
Specifying how to build and target audiences in addressable and non-addressable media
Helping design an approach that outlines how and where we will connect with defined audiences in media
Supporting the team in designing the connections ecosystem & plan
Day-to-day management of campaigns as a key liaison between clients and channel specialists
Designing measurement & testing framework to inform, measure, and optimize campaigns

Requirements

Core Skills:
- Media Planning
- Campaign Management
- Audience Targeting
- Measurement & Testing
Secondary Skills:
- Media Strategy
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Attention to Detail

About You

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Additionally, you should:

Show a breadth of understanding of all media channels and confidently discuss their role within a comms strategy
Have an interest in both brand and performance campaigns
Have a strong knowledge of audience planning tools
Ability to draw clear insights and implications for media
Demonstrate a passion for media and understanding of what makes a great media campaign
Be confident in presenting with passion and conviction
Be excited to work as part of a team; immediate, wider department, and specialists as required. Leading by example through presence and contribution. Taking the responsibility for working in a collaborative, inclusive way
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in output and meeting deadlines
Show a proactive desire to continually improve your own knowledge and wider skill set
Be open-minded, flexible, and have a challenger mindset

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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Manager, Media Planning, UK

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