Associate Director, Media Planning

TL;DR

Associate Director, Media Planning: Architecting and stewarding holistic media plans throughout their lifecycle with an accent on cross-channel budget allocation, in-flight optimization, and post-campaign analysis. Focus on designing Campaign Analysis Plans, leading client meetings, and developing junior team members to deliver inspiring and successful campaigns.

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

Company

hirify.global is a global media collective and creative transformation company, serving as a trusted growth partner for leading brands.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality integrated responses to briefs and insightful post-campaign analysis.
• Oversee and quality assure all deliverables produced by teams.
• Lead client meetings and briefing Activation teams.
• Partner with Activation and Analytics teams to design Campaign Analysis Plans.
• Line manage and develop junior team members within Planning.
• Foster strong working relationships and communicate effectively across teams and clients.

Requirements

• Proven media planning experience at Senior Manager/Associate Director level.
• Expert knowledge of the overall media landscape and available research.
• Strong client relationship building skills (US and EMEA clients).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Competitive medical, group retirement, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days.
• Opportunities for growth within hirify.global & WPP networks.
• Employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.