Director, 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><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Summary &amp; Impact</span></strong>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">As a Director of Planning, you will oversee multiple planning groups and provide strategic leadership to understand all aspects of your client’s business and will be deeply involved in the future offerings of our services. You will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;acting as the day-to-day liaison between the client and media&nbsp;community&nbsp;providing leadership, strategic direction, and input for media plans. You will work closely with the Group Director to drive an agenda of best practices sharing, innovation, and strategic thinking, via a clearly defined operating model, framework of thinking, and toolkit.</span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Skills and Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead all media planning and buying aspects as assigned accounts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor client programs and day-to-day business&nbsp;activity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Direct, develop and oversee planning&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;and strategies that&nbsp;deliver against&nbsp;business results and ensure client satisfaction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and direct all core partners as part of the entire solution, including TV, social search, mobile, print, OOH, and other emerging platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee the flow of client media-related issues while creating solutions and resolving problems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide insight-driven recommendations and POVs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Build and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;effective working relationships internally and with clients, media vendors, and GroupM teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Sell</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">the agency’s</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">services and capabilities in new business pitches to prospective clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee budget allocation process for media and fees across all media platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Inspire and support the team through strong leadership, collaboration, and mentorship. Lead team in completing monthly staffing and revenue projections.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with the Group Director to implement&nbsp;new technologies&nbsp;and practices that will evolve the business including addressable and audience first approaches</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;<strong>Qualifications;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, or Communication; OR equivalent professional work experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">8+ years of&nbsp;directly related&nbsp;media experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Complete knowledge of all aspects of media.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Solid understanding of interactive research tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of&nbsp;the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to translate data into well-articulated ideas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome</span></a> for more details.</span></p></div><div class="title">US Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$230,000 USD</span></div></div></div><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>