Account Director (Comms Planning)

TL;DR

Account Director (Comms Planning): Leading strategic and implementational frameworks for UK theatrical film releases with an accent on developing high-quality campaign cycles and managing client relationships. Focus on driving breakthroughs for brands, overseeing billing processes, and nurturing junior team members.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK), requires right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s global media collective, bringing platforms, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality work on multiple live briefs and campaign cycles.
• Take ownership of strategic and implementational frameworks, brief responses, and campaign laydowns.
• Lead the development and management of junior team members.
• Build strong relationships with specialist teams and clients.
• Manage billing processes and financial best practices.
• Oversee larger scale releases and partnership conversations with media owners.

Requirements

• Ability to comfortably and consistently deliver high-quality work across multiple live briefs.
• Strong online and offline channel planning experience.
• Strong financial acumen demonstrated through adherence to best financial practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and handle urgent ad hoc requests.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience in film.

Culture & Benefits

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