Media Planning Manager

We Are Aspire; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in the UK is looking for a Media Planning Manager to negotiate and purchase advertising space across various channels. The role demands strong understanding of offline media, budget management skills, and the ability to interpret audience data. Candidates should have at least 2 years of media planning or buying experience, preferably within an agency environment. The position offers a collaborative and supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in traditional media planning or buying, preferably in an agency.
• Strong understanding of offline media formats.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and purchase advertising space across TV, radio, print, and OOH.
• Build strong relationships with media owners.
• Monitor campaign delivery and produce clear, insightful reporting.

Skills

Negotiate and purchase advertising space

Strong understanding of TV, radio, OOH, and print media

Ability to interpret audience data

Confident negotiator

Highly organized

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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