Media Director (Advertising)

TL;DR

Media Director (Advertising): Responsible for delivering excellence in market media planning and buying for specialist media campaigns, with an accent on strategic media investment planning and commercial target achievement. Focus on managing assigned teams, interpreting data, and applying strategic thinking to client challenges.

Location: Hybrid (London, United Kingdom). Requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s global media collective, bringing platforms, people, and partners together for growth in media and advertising.

What you will do

• Manage assigned teams to implement media campaigns, applying best practices and data interpretation.
• Take ownership of campaigns from start to completion, ensuring accurate planning and reporting.
• Apply advanced data analytics to understand client challenges and develop media investment strategies.
• Support in providing media investment and campaign insights for business reviews.
• Balance several projects and tasks simultaneously, determining urgency and aligning priorities.
• Oversee team accuracy and ensure knowledge sharing for operational excellence.

Requirements

• Crucial role within the team in media planning and buying.
• Higher and wider level of responsibility in planning and buying specialist media campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal expertise and ability to manage teams.
• Ability to produce accurate work and prioritize tasks with minimum supervision.
• Experience with PRFs/Audit delivery alongside an AD.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Investment in employee growth and access to global WPP and hirify.global networks.
• Variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of respect and equal opportunities.