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Associate Director, Planning
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Hybrid · United Kingdom
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
A Planning Associate Director role at WPP Media, leading planning projects and overseeing the day-to-day running of a client account as a strategic partner to clients.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Hybrid · United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Lead planning projects from start to finish, acting as the conduit who brings together specialists to deliver exceptional work
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the account, ensuring flow and accuracy of work and that the campaign management process follows best practice
- Be across all communications and establish yourself as the first port of call for clients
- Build a strong relationship with clients and become a trusted strategic partner, showing a deep understanding of their business and how communications can drive growth
- Work closely with the Director as a key interface for clients
What we're looking for
- Strong management and client relationship skills
- People management skills to support AD in the management and development of Planners and Execs
- Solution focused mindset
- Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a team player mentality
- Self-motivated; an ambition to make the ordinary extraordinary
- A thirst to learn – be that the client's business, people, brands, industry, trends etc
- An ability to prioritise and delegate, as well as manage both up and down
- Empathetic and self-aware
- Motivated to drive business results for both client & EssenceMediacom
- Positive, proactive approach to problem solving
- Calm under pressure
- Accurate verbal and written feedback and instructions
Benefits
- Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance
- Significant paid time off
- Preferential partner discounts
- Employee mental health awareness days
- Employee resource groups and frequent in-office events
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About WPP Media
WPP's AI-driven media operating unit
WPP Media brings 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.
Key facts
- Media and advertising
- Part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands
- Powered by WPP Open and Open Intelligence
- Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week
What they value
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise