Senior Associate Director, Planning (Media Planning)

TL;DR

Senior Associate Director, Planning (Media Planning): Leading and nurturing teams to produce industry-leading planning work grounded in audience insight and effectiveness learnings with an accent on intelligent systems thinking. Focus on managing end-to-end media planning and acting as a trusted advisor to clients within the marcomms landscape.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK), requiring presence in the office approximately four days a week

Company

hirify.global is an AI-driven global media collective and creative transformation company that helps leading brands achieve growth through data, intelligence, and strategic partnerships.

What you will do

• Lead and nurture the planning team to produce industry-leading work grounded in audience insights.
• Incorporate effectiveness learnings to create coherent and connected media systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across the entire marcomms landscape.
• Drive a digital-first approach to planning for fast-growing tech clients.
• Mentor and motivate team members to develop their professional talent.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of all media types and end-to-end planning experience.
• Proven experience applying a digital-first approach to planning.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate data into creative ideas.
• Collaborative leadership style with a natural flair for motivating teams.
• Must be based in or able to work from the London office under a hybrid model (4 days/week)

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Group retirement plans and significant paid time off.
• Access to global WPP networks for professional growth and learning.
• Employee mental health awareness days and preferential partner discounts.
• Inclusive culture with various employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.