WPP Media

Media

PlanningLead

£75–110k ~AI est. London, England, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Planning Lead at WPP Media. Skills: Media Planning, Campaign Management, Client Management, Storytelling. Lead planning output on client. Articulate strategic approach”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver transformational growth; Drive forward planning output; Create amazing work

Industry & Context.

Media
Problems you'll solve

Problem Solving; Complex analyses; Identify issues; Define problems; Redefine problems; Find solutions; Evaluate solutions; Resolve escalated issues; Coach problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Right to work in UK

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Advanced Practice Area Knowledge, Advanced Problem Solving, Advanced Stakeholder Management, Advanced Effective Communication, Expert Campaign Management, Advanced Compelling Storytelling, Expert Ideas Creation, Advanced Comms Planning

What You'll Do.

Lead planning output on client

Articulate strategic approach

Utilize tools and specialism

Build presence outside teams

Drive visibility of planning team

Bring fresh perspective

Coach others to challenge status quo

Develop all planning responses

Manage senior client relationships

Understand client needs

Ensure clear personal objectives

Build relationship with media owners

Create unrivalled work

Develop strategies for new technologies

Challenge client and team in innovating

Quality control plans

Develop directional media strategy

Develop comms planning skills

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Senior client relationships; Media owners

Communication Scope

Effective communication; Storytelling; Presentations

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