UK Associate Planning Director - Entertainment Campaigns

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Flexible working

Job summary

Zenith International, part of Publicis Imagine, is hiring a UK Associate Planning Director to lead end-to-end media planning for a major entertainment and media brand, shaping high-profile campaigns across platforms and release windows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop talent within the planning function.

You will translate client objectives into integrated media strategies, manage multi-channel campaigns, and stay ahead of media and cultural trends to deliver

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and leading multi-channel media strategies and campaigns.
• The ability to turn complex challenges into clear, actionable plans and recommendations.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience managing, coaching or mentoring team members and supporting their development.
• Commercial awareness and a good understanding of the UK media landscape and evolving consumer trends.
• A collaborative and curious mindset, with the confidence to challenge thinking constructively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end media planning across a diverse entertainment portfolio, ensuring campaigns are delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Translate client objectives into effective cross-channel media strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner closely with investment, activation and specialist teams to create integrated and connected campaign plans.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication, thoughtful recommendations and exceptional service.
• Coach, mentor and support a Planning Manager and Planning Executive, helping them grow their skills and careers.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working, promoting collaboration, efficiency and continuous learning across the team.
• Stay informed on media, culture and consumer behaviour trends to bring fresh thinking and strategic insight into planning recommendations.

Skills

Multi-channel media strategies

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Coaching/mentoring

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Prioritisation

Job description

Zenith International, part of Publicis Imagine, is hiring a UK Associate Planning Director to lead end-to-end media planning for a major entertainment and media brand, shaping high-profile campaigns across platforms and release windows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop talent within the planning function.

You will translate client objectives into integrated media strategies, manage multi-channel campaigns, and stay ahead of media and cultural trends to deliver