Planning Director
Planning Director
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10-08-2025
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About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. For more information visit .
WPP Media is WPPs global media a world where media is everywhere and in everything we bring the best platform people and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information visit
At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias 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.
About EssenceMediacom:A Leading WPP Media Brand
Client Planning Director
Overview of the role
As the Client & Planning Director you are both a visionary media planner and a trusted business advisor. you are responsible for having a deep understanding of your clients business and challenges - this is not limited to just media & advertising.
You will work with the client team to unearth & develop business challenges into solutions that will not only drive your clients business forward but also offers commercial opportunity for Essencemediacom. You will lead end-to-end strategic planning across paid owned earned and shared channels while nurturing deep consultative client relationships. With a strong foundation in evidence-based media planning and a sharp understanding of broader business dynamics you connect the dots between insight planning execution and outcomes.
This senior role bridges media planning activation client service and commercial leadership. Youll inspire your team to deliver best-in-class media solutions drive planning excellence and play a critical role in shaping your clients business success. You will also contribute to broader agency goals culture and craft development acting as a role model for cross-disciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- Minimum 9 years experience in media planning and/or client leadership within a media or marketing environment.
- Deep knowledge of media theory and evidence-based planning approaches coupled with strong business acumen.
- Exceptional written verbal and presentation communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage complexity inspire teams and lead cross-functional projects.
- Commercial understanding of agency operations including financial levers and resourcing.
- Curiosity passion creativity and a drive to stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often dont apply for roles if they dont meet all the criteria. Here we strongly encourage you to apply if youre interested: wed love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination harassment or bullying. Race colour ancestry religion gender gender identity national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions we encourage all applicants.
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