Communications Planning Manager (Media)

TL;DR

Communications Planning Manager (Media): Develop multi-market comms strategies for Amazon CDS portfolio including Alexa, Kindle, and Fire TV with an accent on media channels, campaign execution, and data-driven optimization. Focus on designing provocative plans, managing day-to-day deliverables, and tracking performance using WPP Open tools.

Location: London, United Kingdom. Hybrid: 4 days a week in office. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is an AI-driven media operating unit and global partner to Amazon via OpenDoor, delivering media strategies across WPP agencies.

What you will do

• Develop in-depth media channel strategies based on client briefs, including multi-market comms plans using OpenDoor Purchase Journey thinking.
• Own campaign activities: briefing teams, managing deliverables, ensuring accuracy, and financial reconciliation.
• Support data-driven campaign development with strategy team, scenario planning, and channel recommendations.
• Collaborate with planning, activation, and specialist teams for efficient account management and optimization.
• Track performance with WPP Open tools, identify optimizations, and share industry trends with team and clients.
• Mentor Planning Executives, act as day-to-day contact for junior clients, and solve problems proactively.

Requirements

• Must have right to work in the UK and be based in London for hybrid work.
• Skilled knowledge of media planning tools, best practices, and theory; ability to train others.
• Experience in entertainment category and multi-market campaigns.
• Comfortable presenting data insights, managing budgets, and thriving in fast-paced environment.
• Embrace WPP values: Extraordinary, Open, Optimistic.
• Develops industry understanding and uses tools like OS, Architect, Telmar confidently.

Nice to have

• Understanding of Amazon's ecosystem, business lines, and target audiences.
• Consumer technology product campaign experience.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Teaches accuracy and thoroughness to others.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with 4 days in office to foster creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance, group retirement plans, and significant paid time off.
• Access to global WPP networks, employee resource groups, in-office events, and mental health awareness days.
• Preferential partner discounts and opportunities for growth, learning, and networking.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to respect, belonging, and career progression.