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Role Summary
This role is within Wavemaker, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in positively provoking growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology as a Planning Manager.
- Attend & receive Client Communication/Media Briefing
- Deliver strategic communication response to business issues/challenges
- Recommend platforms (ATL &Digital) and investment level based on objectives and strategic directions
- Manage brand budget on an annual and monthly level
- Monitor and analyze brand & competitive activities to gain learnings and best practices
- Lead discussions with brand team on communication reviews and upcoming media plans/activities
- Utilize different media and research tools/studies to craft data-based media solutions
- Deliver accurate and timely tracking reports
- Collaborate with the different teams (internal and external) to ensure smooth and holistic delivery of requirements
- Seek and recommend media innovations which will address business needs
- Lead and mentor team to help Planners improve their strategic thinking skills and operational discipline.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
In three months:
- Understand the client business and the category and key drivers of growth
- Build a collaborative relationship with your clients and act as the lead contact across assigned brands
- Embed into the internal team and understand the different specialist teams you work with
- Understand the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account
In six months:
- Lead your own planning response from insight and strategy through to execution
- Project manage cross-media, category and industry leading campaigns
In 12 months:
- Work closely with the client team and other specialist teams on at least one project
- Coach junior members of the team to achieve their goals
- Deliver a positive client performance rating on your brands and helped deliver a positive over-all score for the team
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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