Account Director, Comms Planning

TL;DR

Account Director, Comms Planning (Media): Developing award-winning media campaigns for JPMorgan Chase with an accent on strategic planning, client relationships, and campaign management. Focus on establishing as trusted partner, overseeing day-to-day account operations, and driving business growth through innovative communications strategies.

Location: London, United Kingdom (hybrid, office around four days a week)

Company

hirify.global is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships via WPP Open to deliver creative personalisation at scale. EssenceMediacom is a leading hirify.global brand focused on analytics, insights, data, and technology for modern marketing breakthroughs.

What you will do

• Oversee day-to-day account running for JPMorgan Chase, ensuring workflow accuracy and best practices in campaign management.
• Build strong client relationships as trusted strategic partner with deep business understanding.
• Develop award-winning media strategies incorporating innovations to differentiate the client.
• Collaborate with UK strategy and creative systems teams for integrated agency offerings.
• Prioritise, delegate, and manage up and down to drive results for client and agency.

Requirements

• Location: London, United Kingdom with hybrid office presence around four days a week
• Strong management and client relationship skills
• People management to support development of Planners and Execs
• Solution-focused mindset, enthusiasm, curiosity, team player
• Self-motivated, empathetic, calm under pressure, proactive problem solver
• Thirst to learn client business, industry trends; accurate communication

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid approach with office four days a week to foster creativity, collaboration, and connection
• Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off
• Access to global WPP networks, employee resource groups, in-office events, thought leadership sharing
• Preferential partner discounts, mental health awareness days
• Commitment to equal opportunities, respect, and career progression for all