Strategic Media Planning Manager

wpp media; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media’s Openmind team seeks a Manager - Planning to accelerate the Nestlé media transformation. You will lead strategy, coordinate across brand teams, and guide media choices using AI-driven insights and the WPP Open platform.

You will manage client relationships, oversee planners, mentor juniors, track performance, and deliver data-driven media solutions across ATL and digital channels in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Deep knowledge of media channels (digital and traditional).
• Experience in planning and budgeting across brands.
• Ability to mentor and lead a planning team.

Responsibilities

• Attend & receive Client Communication/Media Briefing.
• Deliver strategic communication response to business issues/challenges.
• Recommend platforms (ATL & Digital) and investment level based on objectives and directions.
• Manage brand budget on an annual and monthly level.
• Monitor and analyze brand & competitive activities to gain learnings.
• Lead discussions with brand team on communication reviews and upcoming media plans/activities.
• Utilize media and research tools to craft data-based media solutions.
• Deliver accurate and timely tracking reports.
• Collaborate with the different teams to ensure smooth delivery of requirements.
• Seek and recommend media innovations which will address business needs.
• Lead and mentor team to help Planners improve their strategic thinking skills and operational discipline.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Media planning knowledge

Digital & traditional media

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

WPP Media’s Openmind team seeks a Manager - Planning to accelerate the Nestlé media transformation. You will lead strategy, coordinate across brand teams, and guide media choices using AI-driven insights and the WPP Open platform.

You will manage client relationships, oversee planners, mentor juniors, track performance, and deliver data-driven media solutions across ATL and digital channels in a hybrid work model.