Executive Connection Planning at WPP Media

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. </p> <p>WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p></p> <p>Responsible for developing&nbsp;integrated, data-led media plans&nbsp;that translate business objectives into clear channel strategies. Planner plays a critical role in balancing&nbsp;brand and performance, aligning multiple stakeholders, and ensuring plans are grounded in insight, feasibility, and effectiveness.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>1. Media &amp; Communication Planning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop&nbsp;full-funnel media plans&nbsp;across channels (Search, Social, Display, Video, OOH, Retail Media)</li> <li>Translate business objectives into&nbsp;clear channel roles, budget splits, and phasing</li> <li>Support planning for both&nbsp;always-on activity and key launch moments</li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Data-Led Strategy &amp; Insights</strong></p> <ul> <li>Use performance data, audience insights, and market signals to inform planning decisions</li> <li>Interpret dashboards and reports to identify&nbsp;what’s working, what’s not, and why</li> <li>Support optimization and re-planning based on learnings and results</li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Key Account Nuances</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan across&nbsp;multiple product categories and price tiers&nbsp;</li> <li>Balance&nbsp;brand metrics and performance KPIs&nbsp;(awareness, consideration, ROAS, CPA)</li> <li>Factor in&nbsp;e-commerce, app, and retail touchpoints&nbsp;within the media plan</li> <li>Support planning around&nbsp;high-frequency launches, promos, and seasonal moments</li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Cross-Team Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work closely with platform, performance, analytics teams to ensure plans are executable</li> <li>Align planning outputs with operational realities (budget, timelines, platform constraints)</li> <li>Support planning manager/ Group heads in client presentations and discussions</li> </ul> <p><strong>5. Client &amp; Stakeholder Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare planning decks, rationale, and responses to client briefs</li> <li>Confidently explain planning logic, channel roles, and investment decisions</li> <li>Support ongoing plan reviews and performance discussions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Capabilities &amp; Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of&nbsp;media planning fundamentals</li> <li>Comfortable working with&nbsp;data, reports, and performance metrics</li> <li>Ability to connect&nbsp;business objectives, media strategy, channel execution</li> <li>Structured thinking with attention to detail</li> <li>Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments</li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>1-3 years of experience in&nbsp;media planning, strategy, or integrated planning</li> <li>Experience planning across&nbsp;digital channels&nbsp;(Search, Social, Display, Video)</li> <li>Exposure to&nbsp;large or complex advertiser accounts&nbsp;preferred</li> <li>Strong PowerPoint and Excel / Google Sheets skills</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree required</li> </ul> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>