Associate Director, Media Planning - UK (Hybrid)

wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WPP Media in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director of Media Planning to lead a small team of planners, shaping strategic plans, forecasting, and client communications. You will drive the quality of planning deliverables and maintain strong client relationships while coaching junior teammates.

You will lead planning for Google Ads, define budgets across channels, and push for best practices and new technologies to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a digital media agency.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently when needed.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and number sense.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for Planning across junior and mid level clients; lead weekly meetings and presentations.
• Oversee and quality assure all deliverables produced by junior team members.
• Ensure delivery of high quality strategic presentations and weekly reporting.
• Provide clear rationale to support media investment recommendations and evidence performance.
• Design test-and-learn frameworks with Activation and Analytics.
• Manage budget performance and client relationships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Forecasting

Client relationships

Team leadership

Planning presentations

Data analysis

Communication

AI scripting

Tools

Excel

AI scripting

Job description

WPP Media in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director of Media Planning to lead a small team of planners, shaping strategic plans, forecasting, and client communications. You will drive the quality of planning deliverables and maintain strong client relationships while coaching junior teammates.

You will lead planning for Google Ads, define budgets across channels, and push for best practices and new technologies to improve outcomes.