Planning Executive (Media)

TL;DR

Planning Executive (Media): Supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency and best-in-class service for Amazon by developing media planning knowledge and managing campaigns. Focus on learning media systems, analyzing reports, and effectively communicating with clients and activation teams.

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

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s global media collective, focused on creative transformation and delivering integrated communication, experience, commerce, and technology solutions for large clients like Amazon.

What you will do

• Develop media planning knowledge across channels and learn about DE+I planning and carbon-conscious media.
• Utilize media systems and tools (e.g., TGI, Pathmatics, AdIntel, OpenAI) to run and analyze reports.
• Learn effective campaign management fundamentals, including updating schematics and providing media plans.
• Assist with financial processes such as PO trackers, bookings, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate regular meetings with clients and creative agencies and update internal/external status reports.

Requirements

• Basic understanding and competence in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Curiosity about the media and marketing industry, including trends and challenges.
• Ability to research wider industry information and summarize findings.
• Awareness of industry tools, technology, techniques, and systems.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Nice to have

• Demonstrates curiosity about communication frameworks, plans, and innovations.
• Willingness to contribute to new projects and ideation sessions.
• Ability to support data reporting, audience intelligence, and client presentations.
• Basic understanding of media channel dynamics and their contribution to overall plans.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Opportunities to tap into global hirify.global & WPP networks for growth and learning.
• 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.