Manager, Planning (Media Planning)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid work with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open platform to deliver personalized marketing at scale.

What you will do

• Develop cross-channel media plans based on client briefs, audience needs, market context, and communication objectives.
• Manage campaigns from briefing and delivery through reporting, tracking, booking deadlines, and financial reconciliation.
• Coordinate planning, activation, strategy, channel, specialist, and media partner teams.
• Present data-led recommendations and compelling campaign stories to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support and mentor Planning Executives while escalating issues to the Planning Director when needed.
• Identify media innovations, relevant partners, and in-flight budget shifts that can improve campaign performance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the media landscape, planning best practices, industry trends, tools, platforms, and systems.
• Experience developing multi-media communication plans and applying purchase journey thinking.
• Ability to analyze information, solve client and campaign problems, and translate business challenges into media solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deliverables accurately while maintaining budget and pipeline information.
• Clear communication and presentation skills for client, agency, specialist, and media partner audiences.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with regular in-office collaboration and events.
• Inclusive environment focused on trust, respect, creativity, and professional growth.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, learning opportunities, and employee resource groups.
• Medical, retirement, vision, and dental benefits, along with significant paid time off.
• Partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.