Planning Director: AI-Driven Media Growth

WPP Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health awareness days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Planning Director to lead media planning and client-facing strategy across campaigns for Amazon and other OpenDoor initiatives. You will drive planning excellence, translate strategic approaches into actionable plans, and maintain strong client and agency relationships at a senior level.

In this hybrid UK-based role, you will oversee cross-functional teams, shape media strategies, and ensure top-tier delivery while championing growth, development, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Confident presenting directly from platforms and crafting stories from data.
• Strong ability to answer client questions and liaise with internal teams for best solutions.
• Knowledge of the client sector to build strategies and plans.
• Leads delivery of accurate information to drive maximum impact.
• Delivers communications to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop an advanced understanding of media channels and planning best practices.
• Translate strategy into planning for client briefs and pitches.
• Oversee campaign management and ensure high-quality output.
• Own planning presentations and lead brainstorming for campaigns.
• Solve problems by integrating data and insights with experience.

Skills

Client communication

Data storytelling

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

WPP Media is seeking a Planning Director to lead media planning and client-facing strategy across campaigns for Amazon and other OpenDoor initiatives. You will drive planning excellence, translate strategic approaches into actionable plans, and maintain strong client and agency relationships at a senior level.

In this hybrid UK-based role, you will oversee cross-functional teams, shape media strategies, and ensure top-tier delivery while championing growth, development, and collaboration across