Manager, AV

TL;DR

Manager, AV (Media): Responsible for the entire AV planning process across clients like Suntory, OTM and Akzo with an accent on insight-driven recommendations and audit guarantees. Focus on multi-channel AV planning including Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV, Cinema and Radio.

London, United Kingdom (hybrid, teams in office around four days a week)

Company

hirify.global is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale for leading brands and government clients through WPP 650.

What you will do

• Handle the full AV planning process, making insight and evidence-based recommendations to clients with audit guarantees.
• Plan across AV channels including TV, Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV, Cinema, and Radio.
• Forge relationships with media owners and extract relevant insights to support planning decisions.
• Tell compelling stories about media implementation, interrelating roles, flighting, weights, and formats.
• Build strong client relationships and consultative selling to deliver award-winning work.

Requirements

• Must be based in London, United Kingdom for hybrid work (4 days in office)
• Multi-media understanding and 360 AV knowledge across all channels
• Knowledge of industry media planning tools (Techedge, BARB, Media Ocean, TGI)
• Implementational knowledge of tools like TGI, Media Multiplier, Touchpoints
• Commercially aware with ability to filter insights, strong communication, and presentation skills
• Collaborative with leadership skills, interest in industry research and innovation

Nice to have

• Knowledge across additional AV channels like Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV, Cinema, and Radio

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative environment valuing curiosity, kindness, and growth in WPP 650 for UK government work.
• Hybrid approach with 4 days in office to foster creativity, collaboration, and connection.
• Comprehensive benefits: competitive medical, dental, vision insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off, mental health awareness days, and employee resource groups.
• Access to global WPP networks for professional growth, learning, and partnerships.
• Inclusive culture with in-office events, thought leadership sharing, and holiday celebrations.