Planning Manager — Cross-Channel Media & Strategy Lead

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; 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

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