Director, Planning (Media)

TL;DR

Director, Planning (Media): Develop advanced media planning strategies and translate strategic approaches into campaign practices for government clients with an accent on consumer journey thinking, channel ecosystems, and media market trends. Focus on owning comms planning presentations, leading brainstorm sessions, and independently problem-solving with data insights to deliver high-impact multi-media plans.

London, United Kingdom. Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. UK based role requiring right to work in the UK.

Company

WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit within hirify.global dedicated to serving UK government clients with impactful public communications using creativity, technology, and insights.

What you will do

• Develop advanced media channel understanding and translate strategies into planning for client briefs and pitches.
• Oversee campaign management with quality control and provide actionable insights for optimizations.
• Own planning presentations, lead brainstorms, and create ideas for campaigns.
• Build media owner relationships and maintain mid-senior level client and agency relationships.
• Apply comms planning to deliver compelling multi-media strategies with clear measurement.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Skilled in practice area knowledge, using tools like Open and Telmar for consumer and market insights.
• Advanced problem-solving, stakeholder relationships, effective communication, and campaign management.
• Expert in media market landscape, trends, and commercial practices.
• Skilled in compelling storytelling, ideas creation, and comms planning.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.
• Competitive medical, vision, dental 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.
• Supportive environment valuing curiosity, kindness, growth, and real-world impact on UK communities.