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About the Role

As a Manager of Planning within Wavemaker, a leading brand within WPP Media, you will direct the day-to-day account activities of the group and play a key role in translating marketing and advertising objectives into overall media strategies. You will also direct the development of media plans consistent with the approved strategy and be responsible for developing the skills and knowledge of assigned Associate(s) and/or Senior Associate(s).

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director on all aspects of communication plan development and recommendations.
Demonstrate a full understanding of the Client’s businesses as a basis for all future work.
Determine and supervise the best possible implementation of all approved communication plans and projects.
Direct marketing and media analyses to support recommendations.
Act as primary planning/buying integration contact for outside agency partners.
Supervise, guide and counsel Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) on all day-to-day activities.
Train planning staff in media and marketing disciplines as well as the specifics of the Client’s business and industry.
Accurately, objectively, and constructively evaluate the performance of Senior Associate(s) and/or Associate(s) via the talent development process.
Provide insightful updates to media and agency partners on the status of all account projects.
Assume ultimate media financial accountability with Client Accounting and agency partners.
Act with high integrity when managing solid relationships across agency and media partners to ensure brand understanding, more effectively sell ideas, and contribute to positive agency evaluations.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication; OR equivalent professional work experience.
3-4 years experience working within strategy/planning, preferably within a media agency setting.
Previous experience working across all media channels (digital and traditional).
Previous experience working with tools including MediaOcean, Prisma is preferred.
Previous experience working in a data-driven environment is a plus.
Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Adaptable to take direction and multi-task.

Work Type

hybrid

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication; OR equivalent professional work experience.

Salary/Compensations

$60,000—$140,000 USD

Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days

About the Company

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.
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.
Wavemaker is a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in provoking growth for clients through pioneering media, content, and technology solutions.
Wavemaker, part of WPP, positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.

Equal Opportunity

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to characteristics.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.
That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.
If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.