Media Planning Director - Women & Luxury

FUTURE PUBLISHING; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Planning Director for its Women's Lifestyle and Luxury portfolio. This hybrid role involves developing impactful strategies and proposals for key advertisers, working closely with sales and creative teams. Candidates should have over 7 years of media planning experience and a passion for the Luxury market. The expected salary range is £45,000 - £65,000, complemented by other great perks.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years working in media planning or similar roles.
• Experience in Women's Lifestyle or the Luxury media market.
• Strong understanding of social media advertising.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven and creative proposals for key advertisers.
• Work with various teams to shape impactful campaigns.
• Report to Commercial Director about strategy and growth.

Skills

Media planning experience

Women's Lifestyle media knowledge

Understanding of campaign KPIs

Social media advertising expertise

Sales strategy development

Passion for Women's Lifestyle and Luxury

Job description

What you'll be doing

Are you a strategy and planning expert with experience in Luxury and Women's Lifestyle markets and clients? Do you value creating standout responses to RFPs containing compelling media plans which means that you win business?

Future is looking for a Planning Director for our Women's Lifestyle and Luxury portfolio - home to some of the world's most recognisable brands, including WhoWhatWear, Country Life and Marie Claire. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our commercial growth, developing smart, data-driven and creative proposals that win business and strengthen client partnerships.

You'll report in to our Commercial Director and work with sales, editorial and creative teams to shape the best campaigns that deliver impact for key advertisers. From branded content to multi-channel partnerships, your strategies will be tailored, innovative and results-focused.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• 7+ years working in media planning or similar roles
• Experience in Women's Lifestyle or the Luxury media market
• Firm understanding of campaign KPIs and measurement tools
• Strong understanding of social media advertising
• Experience building sales strategies and proposals to win business
• A passion for the Women's Lifestyle and Luxury industry and its audiences would be ideal

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £45,000 - £65,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level C6

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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