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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.
The Role Objective
The offline planning manager will be responsible for developing TV and offline media plans for Uber. Where required guiding and leveraging other team members to develop plans. You will be kickstarting your marketing career by mastering impactful integrated strategies with opportunity to transition into the dynamic world of digital marketing.
You will be responsible for working closely with our buying partners to develop cost effective in-channel plans that align to our master strategy. You will also ensure that buying partners are executing the plans as required and be able to identify and flag potential issues.
You should have 5-7 years of experience in TV and OOH planning; and understand the process from planning to booking to censorship to go live. You should also be familiar with various measurement solutions for offline.
Responsibilities:
Offline media planning and execution
- Develop TV & OOH plan for key campaigns & facilitate plans for other campaigns by guiding team members where needed.
- Work with external buying partners and internal buying teams to get the right information on buying opportunities and costing.
- Develop best practice plans backed by informed strategy & reasoning for offline media approaches.
- Present plans and rationale to clients as part of overall strategic planning responses.
- Work closely with creative agency on asset delivery.
- Work with stakeholders to deliver post campaign results and analysis.
- Contribute to regular competitive insights around offline media usage and trends in Japan market.
Client account management
- Develop strong relationships with offline expert clients be their go to person for TV/ OOH.
- Lead on relevant sections of client meetings as the offline specialist.
- Keep the client updated on interesting and relevant opportunities to drive market-leading executions for Uber.
People Management
- Work collaboratively to develop the capability skills and knowledge of our team.
- Work closely with the creative agency to brainstorm the ideas and opportunities that are relevant to brand campaigns/briefs.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Product: outstanding plan execution & operational excellence.
- Client: satisfaction retention and growth.
- Commercial: delivering on cost efficiency targets for offline.
- Personal development: positive My360 feedback from manager peers and clients.
Education skills and behaviours
- 5 to 7 years of direct experience (planning execution or TV agency side)
- Adaptability and Agility to a fast moving category think fast move fast and be proactive with new opportunities
- Fluent in Japanese comfortable in English
- Proficient MS office skills with numerical accuracy in developing media plans and handling reports
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing 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.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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.
Required Experience:
Manager