Media Planning Manager

Aspire; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Manchester is seeking a Media Planning Manager to lead offline media campaigns. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in media planning or buying, particularly in an agency setting. Responsibilities include negotiating advertising space and delivering branding campaigns aligned with client goals. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of various media channels. This role supports creativity and commercial strategy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in traditional media planning or buying, preferably in an agency.
• Strong understanding of TV, radio, OOH, and print media.
• Confident negotiator with strong supplier-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and purchase advertising space across multiple media channels.
• Deliver branding campaigns that align with media plans and client objectives.
• Monitor campaign delivery and produce insightful reporting.

Skills

Media negotiation

Audience insight interpretation

Supplier management

Time management

Digital media knowledge (basic)

Job description

Would you like to join an insight-led agency working with some of the UK's most recognisable retail, destination, and leisure brands? This growing business blends creativity with commercial thinking to deliver impactful, multi-channel campaigns.

As the Media Planning Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive agency offering the opportunity to work on high-profile offline media campaigns while contributing to wider integrated/digital campaigns and projects across the business.

The Role:

• Negotiate and purchase advertising space across TV, radio, print, and OOH
• Deliver branding campaigns that align with media plans, audience insight, and client objectives
• Build strong relationships with media owners to secure competitive rates and added value
• Manage budgets, timelines, and performance forecasts
• Work closely with senior team members on multi-channel media strategies
• Monitor campaign delivery and produce clear, insightful reporting
• Stay on top of industry trends and new offline media opportunities
• Option to support integrated and digital media activity where relevant

The Candidate:

• 2+ years' experience in traditional media planning or buying (agency experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of TV, radio, OOH, and print media
• Ability to interpret audience data and turn insights into smart media buys
• Confident negotiator with strong supplier-management skills
• Highly organised with excellent time-management abilities
• Bonus: basic digital media knowledge or a willingness to learn

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