Manager, Planning

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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:

o Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

o Create anOpen environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

o LeadOptimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Mindshare:A Leading WPP Media Brand 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.

Role Summary and Impact

3 Best things about the job:

1. Working with brands across categories ranging from traditional ones to more digitally evolved brands.

2. Work with best in business media partners & teams.

3. Attain strong understanding of cross channel media strategy by working on diversified category & teams

In this role your goals will be:

In three months:

• Build a solid understanding of the clients business and develop strong working relationships with key client contacts.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Translate client objectives and business data into actionable media strategies and plans.
• Manage tasks efficiently and meet project timelines.

In six months:

• Establish trust and reliability with clients and internal teams through consistent delivery and proactive communication.
• Take ownership of day-to-day campaign management providing insightful recommendations with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to campaign briefs with strategic input supported by data and channel insights.
• Ensure media plans align with client goals KPIs and budget parameters.

In 12 months:

• Deliver high-quality campaigns that drive measurable business results.
• Contribute innovative ideas and explore new media solutions beyond traditional planning.
• Support the team in developing stronger digital and cross-channel capabilities.
• Play an active role in award-worthy campaign submissions.

Skills and Experience:

• Develop and manage media strategies planning and execution for assigned brands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (strategy investment analytics and digital specialists) to deliver integrated campaign plans.
• Set clear campaign objectives KPIs and measurement approaches.
• Track and analyze campaign performance to optimize media efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct competitive analysis and category reporting to inform planning recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation partnerships and new product offerings.
• Maintain good relationships with media partners and negotiate effectively where required.
• Guide junior team members and support their development through coaching and feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of agency processes and best practices.

Skills and Experience

What you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Communication Marketing or a related field (Masters degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in media planning or integrated communications.
• Strong understanding of media fundamentals across all platforms especially digital.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders clients partners and internal teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication presentation and organizational skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Life at WPP Media

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.

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.

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