Account Director, Comms Planning

<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>2536 - Account Director, Comms Planning - UK</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Summary and Impact</strong></p> <p><strong><u>EssenceMediacom:</u></strong></p> <p>EssenceMediacom, part of WPP, is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics &amp; insights and powered by data &amp; technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data &amp; technology, built for people &amp; algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test &amp; learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as an Planning Account Director.</p> <p>As Account Director, you are critical to the delivery of this ambition; working closely with the Senior Associate Director, you will be a key interface for our clients and lead planning projects from start to finish, acting as the conduit who brings together our specialists to deliver exceptional work.</p> <p>You will oversee the day-to-day running of the account, ensuring flow and accuracy of work and that the campaign management process follows best practice. You are across all communications and establish yourself as the first port of call for clients.</p> <p>You will build a strong relationship with your clients and become a trusted strategic partner – showing a deep understanding of your clients’ business and how communications can drive growth.</p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <p>At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP &amp; WPP Media’s shared core values:</p> <ul> <li>Be&nbsp;<strong>Extraordinary</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>Leading Collectively</em>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<em>Inspire transformational Creativity.</em></li> <li>Create an&nbsp;<strong>Open</strong>&nbsp;environment by<em>&nbsp;Balancing People and Client Experiences</em>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>Cultivating Trust</em>.</li> <li>Lead&nbsp;<strong>Optimistically</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>Championing Growth</em>&nbsp;<em>and Development</em>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<em>Mobilize the Enterprise</em>.</li> <li>Strong management and client relationship skills</li> <li>People management skills to support AD in the management and development of Planners and Execs</li> <li>Solution focused mindset</li> <li>Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a team player mentality</li> <li>Self-motivated; an ambition to make the ordinary extraordinary</li> <li>A thirst to learn – be that the client’s business, people, brands, industry, trends etc</li> <li>An ability to prioritise and delegate, as well as manage both up and down</li> <li>Empathetic and self-aware</li> <li>Motivated to drive business results for both client &amp; EssenceMediacom</li> <li>Positive, proactive approach to problem solving</li> <li>Calm under pressure</li> <li>Accurate verbal and written feedback and instructions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</strong></p> <p>Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically,&nbsp;firmly believing&nbsp;in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to&nbsp;leverage&nbsp;the extensive global WPP Media &amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the&nbsp;cutting edge&nbsp;of marketing and advertising.&nbsp;</p> <p>We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events&nbsp;showcasing&nbsp;team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.&nbsp;</p> <p>WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when&nbsp;we're&nbsp;together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.&nbsp;That's&nbsp;why&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. 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