Supervisor, Media Planning

WPP Media Limited; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

WPP Media Limited is seeking a Manager of Planning in Atlanta to lead day-to-day account activities and translate marketing objectives into integrated media strategies. You will drive development of media plans and mentor junior staff, collaborating with agency partners.

The role requires a strong background in both digital and traditional media, plus hands-on experience with planning tools. An autonomous, fast-paced mindset is essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience in advertising/marketing/communications.
• 3–4 years experience in strategy/planning within a media agency setting.
• Experience across digital and traditional media channels.
• Familiarity with MediaOcean or Prisma is a plus; data-driven mindset required.

Responsabilidades

• Direct day-to-day account activities and translate objectives into media strategies.
• Direct development of media plans aligned with the approved strategy.
• Develop skills and knowledge of Associate/Senior Associate.
• Supervise, guide and counsel junior team members; provide updates to partners.

Conhecimentos

Media planning

Strategy development

Team leadership

Client communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication

Ferramentas

MediaOcean

Prisma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

This role is within EssenceMediacom, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in driving breakthroughs for the world’s best brands through data-driven media and creative strategies.

Role Summary & Impact

As a Manager of Planning, you will direct the day-to-day account activities of the group and play a key role in translating marketing and advertising objectives into overall media strategies. You will also direct the development of media plans consistent with the approved strategy. You will be responsible for developing the skills and knowledge of assigned Associate(s) and/or Senior Associate(s).

Skills And Experience

• Partner with the Director on all aspects of communication plan development and recommendations.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the Client’s businesses as a basis for all future work.
• Determine and supervise the best possible implementation of all approved communication plans and projects.
• Direct marketing and media analyses to support recommendations.
• Act as primary planning/buying integration contact for outside agency partners.
• Supervise, guide and counsel Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) on all day-to‑day activities.
• Train planning staff in media and marketing disciplines as well as the specifics of the Client’s business and industry.
• Accurately, objectively, and constructively evaluate the performance of Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) via the talent development process.
• Provide insightful updates to media and agency partners on the status of all account projects.
• Assume ultimate media financial accountability with Client Accounting and agency partners.
• Act with high integrity when managing solid relationships across agency and media partners to ensure brand understanding, more effectively sell ideas, and contribute to positive agency evaluations,
• A Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• 3-4 years experience working within strategy/planning, preferably within a media agency setting.
• Previous experience working across all media channels (digital and traditional).
• Previous experience working with tools includingMediaOcean, Prisma is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a data-driven environment is a plus.
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced,deadline-orientedenvironment.
• Adaptable to take direction and multi-task.

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.