Manager, Planning

About WPP Media

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26033 - Account Manager Planning

Role Summary and Impact

T&P:

T&P part of WPP is one the worlds leading full service creative and media agencies connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration ofThe&PartnershipandmSix&Partners it brings together content and distribution into a single holistic end to end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and WPP Media and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollar in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018 T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1900 people already trained on WPPs proprietary AI platform Creative Studio to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and committed media planner to run the day-to-day managementof theaccount working closely with the Account Director to deliver creativeinnovativeand integrated campaigns across a range of channels. This includes digital-first audience insight competitive and marketreviewsand campaign performance analysis.

Within this role you will be involved inend-to-endmedia planning from annual planning to econometrics debriefs lead a budding team and deliver idea-first media solutionswithinanaccommodatingfairand friendly client shouldalso have an establishedknowledge of the UK digital landscapeand experience using insights and planning tools to ensure our plans are digital-first founded in insight and set-up to test & learn. If you have a passion formedia planning across multiple channels this role will give you the support and tools needed to excel!

As a Comms Planning specialistyoullhave the chance to input heavily into the strategic planning and delivery of multiple multichannel campaigns. Aside from this youll be part of an extremely supportive team who always strive to deliver brilliant planning work pushing industry boundaries whilst maximising returns for our clients businesses so this is an excellent team to learn and develop in if you are looking to take that next important step in your career.

We are looking for a conscientious and inquisitive person to join our team for this exciting blended role. You must be able tooperateas part of a team anddemonstratea willingness to learn and try new things.

Skills and Experience

AtWPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embraceWPP &WPP Mediassharedcorevalues:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
• To be passionate about Communications Planning with an appetite to learn and develop anddemonstratethis byparticipatingin planning initiatives sharingknowledgeand reaching out to others to proactively upskill yourself
• An ambition to work as part of a tight-knit team and to contribute to the team culture of open communication to enable learning and development of all our planning skills
• A curiosity about consumer behaviour trends brands the media landscape weoperatein and technology
• Self-motivated; an ambition to make your mark on a campaign via your contribution
• Excellent organisational skills meaning you are adept at managing a diverse workload work at pace andare able toappropriately prioritise tasks
• To be calm under pressure
• A keen interest in understanding your clients business and the challenges they face
• Ability to giveaccurateverbal and written directionsinstructionsand feedback
• A solution-focussed mindset
• The ability to develop a way of storytelling through presentations
• Enjoy motivating others to do their best work by what you put into the process

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt 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 eventsshowcasingteam 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 whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP benefits may vary by office/country.

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

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