Media Planner - 12 Month FTC

Future; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Enhanced parental leave

Dental care

Private medical care

Profit sharing

Job summary

Future is seeking a Media Planning Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. You will develop and execute cross-channel media plans spanning magazines, websites, social platforms, events, experiential, podcasts and video.

The role requires analysing audience data and past campaigns to inform strategies. You will work with Sales, Creative, Client Success and Partnership teams to respond to briefs and deliver market-leading plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in media planning across multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication to present complex information and collaborate with teams.
• Understanding of digital and social media trends and channels.
• Experience in media, publishing, or marketing environments, ideally global or multi-brand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cross-channel media plans aligned with brand, client and campaign goals.
• Analyse audience data, past performance, and market trends to build compelling plans and proposals.
• Collaborate with Sales, Editorial, Events, Social and Commercial Ops to ensure feasible, effective proposals.

Skills

Media planning

Analytics

Communication

Digital & social channels

Experience in media/publishing

Tools & analytics platforms

Project management

Multi-brand collaboration

Tools

Media planning tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

Who We Are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people — passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You'll Join

The Planning Team sits at the intersection of data, creative strategy, and commercial execution across Future's portfolio of over 200 specialist brands. Day to day, the team is responsible for mapping client briefs to our portfolio and developing customised, cross platform media plans and strategies. We dive deep into analytics, pulling audience data using syndicated tools, integrating proprietary first-party data (1PD), and analysing previous campaigns to ensure we deliver market leading plans to clients.

Acting as a central planning hub, we collaborate constantly with Sales, Editorial, Events, Social, and Commercial Ops teams to ensure our proposals are both deliverable and highly effective. We are a fast-paced, supportive group driven by curiosity and a practical, positive attitude, dedicated to shaping how world class brands connect with passionate audiences across every platform.

What You'll Do

The Media Planning Manager is a 12 month fixed term contract role reporting to the Head of Planning, this role is responsible for developing and executing cross channel media plans that align with brand, client and campaign objectives. The Media Planning Manager will analyse audience data, past campaign performance, and market trends to build plans and proposals across our portfolio including magazines, websites, social platforms, events, experiential, podcasts and video. Daily tasks include collaborating with sales, creative, client success and partnership teams to build the best proactive and response to briefs in the market.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in media planning, with experience building integrated, multi-channel plans
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, draw insights and build compelling arguments for the use of our brands
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and collaborate across teams
• Understanding of digital and social channels, and emerging trends in media consumption
• Experience in media, publishing, or marketing environments, ideally within a global or multi-brand organisation
• Proficiency with media planning tools, analytics platforms, and standard office productivity software
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• A helpful, can-do, positive attitude

What We Offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected salary for this role is £30,000

This is a hybrid role, working three days per week from our London Paddington office.

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Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we're working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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