Overview

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Role Summary and Impact

EssenceMediacom handles the media planning and buying for some of the world’s most interesting advertisers. Everything we do is supported by consumer insight, analysis and experience. We are part of the largest media planning and buying network in the world.

We are looking for a diligent AV Planning Manager with relevant experience to work across a range of B12 clients, including TUI, Costa, Akzo and Bayer. In this role you will be responsible for the entire planning process within AV, where you will regularly make recommendations to the client founded in insight and evidence, with audit guarantees in mind.

Ideally, we would also like to see knowledge across other AV channels such as Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV, Cinema and Radio. This is to ensure you are equipped to plan all facets of AV within an industry leading team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AV planning process and deliver recommendations grounded in insight and evidence with audit guarantees in mind.
• Collaborate across AV channels (Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV, Cinema, Radio) to plan all facets of AV campaigns.
• Build strong, consultative relationships with media owners and internal stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

• Multi-media understanding and 360 AV knowledge (all channels).
• Knowledge of industry media planning tools (e.g. Techedge, BARB, Media Ocean, TGI).
• Implementational knowledge of multi-media planning tools (TGI, Media Multiplier, Touchpoints).
• Pro-actively forge relationships with media owners.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to extract and filter relevant insights/research to support planning decisions.
• Ability to tell compelling implementation stories interweaving roles, flighting, weights, formats of different media and how they interrelate.
• Strong communication and consultative selling skills; ability to build relationships and lead teams.
• Genuine interest in industry research and new ways of working; strives to deliver award-winning work and industry-leading innovation.
• Collaborative mindset with leadership and talent management capabilities.
• Excellent presentation skills and a positive drive for innovation.

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our culture centers on investing in our people and growth. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue passions, grow networks, and stay at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

Equality and Accessibility

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone belongs and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss with the hiring team during the interview process. We have adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week.

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