Hybrid Planning Manager

WPP Media Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision & dental

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Manager of Planning to direct day-to-day account activities, translate marketing objectives into media strategies, and lead the development of strategic media plans. You will mentor Associates and coordinate with clients to ensure campaign success.

The role requires 3+ years in strategy/planning within a media agency, strong presentation and client-facing skills, and experience across Digital, Linear TV, and CTV. The position operates in a hybrid model, four days in-office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or communication, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of strategy/planning experience in a media agency setting.
• Comfortable presenting and working closely with clients daily.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day account activities and translate marketing objectives into media strategies.
• Direct development of media plans aligned with the approved strategy.
• Mentor assigned Associate(s) and Senior Associate(s) on day-to-day activities.
• Provide insightful updates to media and agency partners on project status.
• Manage ultimate media financial accountability with Client Accounting and agency partners.

Skills

Media planning

Client management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (advertising/marketing/business/communication)

Tools

MediaOcean

Prisma

Job description

WPP Media is seeking a Manager of Planning to direct day-to-day account activities, translate marketing objectives into media strategies, and lead the development of strategic media plans. You will mentor Associates and coordinate with clients to ensure campaign success.

The role requires 3+ years in strategy/planning within a media agency, strong presentation and client-facing skills, and experience across Digital, Linear TV, and CTV. The position operates in a hybrid model, four days in-office.