Planning Manager

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith UK is seeking a UK Planning Manager to lead insight-led cross-channel media campaigns for a leading global entertainment brand. You will shape strategies, influence investment decisions and work with planning specialists and client stakeholders to drive measurable business outcomes.

You will lead campaigns from brief to activation, collaborate with media partners and analytics teams, and mentor junior colleagues, maintaining Zenith's collaborative and dynamic culture in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in UK cross-channel media planning for integrated campaigns.
• Ability to translate data/audience insights into clear recommendations.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach with clients, colleagues and partners.
• Interest in entertainment/media; experience with entertainment clients is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective, insight-led cross-channel media strategies grounded in audience understanding and clear commercial objectives.
• Lead medium-to-large campaigns from brief through activation, optimization and post-campaign analysis.
• Create high-quality presentations, media recommendations, campaign plans and performance reports.
• Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders as a trusted media planning advisor.
• Collaborate with investment teams, media partners and internal specialists to deliver campaigns accurately.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and share best practices.
• Support and mentor junior team members to build capability and confidence.

Skills

UK cross-channel planning

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Entertainment industry interest

Job description

Company description

We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.

We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with.

And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way.

So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Zenith. Come and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture.

Overview

We are hiring a UK Planning Manager to play a key role in delivering impactful, insight-led media campaigns for a leading global entertainment brand. This is an opportunity to shape cross-channel strategies that connect audiences with world-class content, working alongside talented planning specialists, investment teams and client stakeholders. You'll have ownership of significant campaigns, influence strategic decisions and help drive measurable business outcomes for one of the industry's most exciting accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective, insight-led cross-channel media strategies grounded in audience understanding and clear commercial objectives.
• Lead medium-to-large campaigns from initial brief through to activation, optimisation and post-campaign analysis.
• Create high-quality presentations, media recommendations, campaign plans and performance reports that enable informed decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted media planning expert and strategic advisor.
• Collaborate closely with investment teams, media partners and internal specialists to deliver campaigns accurately and effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, share best practice and contribute to continuous team development.
• Support and guide junior team members, helping them build capability, confidence and understanding of their responsibilities.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in UK cross-channel media planning, with responsibility for delivering integrated campaign strategies.
• Strong understanding of both online and offline media channels and how they work together to achieve campaign objectives.
• Ability to interpret data and audience insights to develop clear, compelling recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and a desire to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and external partners.
• An interest in entertainment, media and popular culture; experience working with entertainment clients would be beneficial but is not essential.

Additional information

Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients\' office four days per week.

Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.