Planning Director (Adtech)

TL;DR

Planning Director (Adtech): Driving planning for specific clients and acting as a media planning expert, focusing on developing advanced understanding of media channels, managing campaigns, and leading comms planning and storytelling. Focus on integrating and questioning data to problem-solve, creating compelling multi-media plans, and leading idea generation for effective client solutions.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK). Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in this location.

Company

hirify.global is a global media collective, and Wavemaker is a leading hirify.global brand focused on positively provoking growth for clients through media, content, and technology.

What you will do

• Develop advanced understanding of media channels, ecosystems, and planning best practices.
• Translate strategic approaches into planning practices for client briefs and pitches.
• Oversee campaign management, ensuring high standards and quality control.
• Build and maintain mid-senior level client and agency relationships.
• Own and lead planning presentations, brainstorms, and idea creation for campaigns.
• Independently problem-solve, integrating and questioning data and insights to find solutions.

Requirements

• Skilled in media planning craft with advanced understanding of media channels and ecosystems.
• Ability to translate strategic approach into planning practices for client briefs.
• Experience in campaign management, ensuring quality control and output.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client and agency relationships at mid-senior level.
• Strong skills in comms planning, storytelling, and leading idea creation.
• Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in this location.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Focus on leading collectively, inspiring transformational creativity, and cultivating trust.
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to global hirify.global & WPP networks for career growth and learning.
• Variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.