Digital Planning Manager (Digital Media)

Location: London, United Kingdom. Hybrid working with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and technology to deliver personalized marketing at scale.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted day-to-day client contact for MGM, providing campaign updates, performance reviews, strategies, and digital planning recommendations.
• Build and manage relationships with media partners from briefing through post-campaign reporting, including first-to-market opportunities, betas, and exclusive executions.
• Develop digital strategies and creative ideas across biddable channels, pan-regional partnerships, and central trailer and content breaks.
• Manage campaign workstreams end to end, including planning, trafficking, QA, finance, reporting, post-campaign analysis, and issue escalation.
• Coordinate global frameworks with local markets and ensure teams benefit from shared digital deals, partnerships, and added-value opportunities.
• Manage the Digital Planning Executive, support their development, and keep the Digital Lead informed on delivery, risks, and priorities.

Requirements

• Experience in digital media, digital activations, and multi-market campaigns with media partners.
• Proven end-to-end campaign management experience across paid social, programmatic, video, and/or display.
• Strong project management, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Creative and analytical ability to translate client briefs into digital recommendations and actionable reporting.
• Experience managing people, developing junior talent, and working confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with theatrical, entertainment, or release-driven marketing campaigns.
• Familiarity with Amazon Ads, AVOD ecosystems, Amazon DSP, or studio-aligned digital activation models.
• Exposure to WPP Open or similar global operating platforms.
• Experience with platform partnerships, beta testing, or innovation pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid environment with frequent in-office events focused on collaboration, team wins, and knowledge sharing.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, professional connections, and development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and an inclusive workplace built around trust, respect, and belonging.
• Benefits include medical, retirement, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.