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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. </strong></p>
<p><strong>We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong> </strong></p></div><div style="line-height: 1;">
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Job Specification</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Title:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> Media Planning Manager</span></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Band:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> T</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Discipline: </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Media Planning</span></span> </p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><span data-contrast="auto">The Media Planning Manager is responsible for developing data-driven, innovative media plans that ensure marketing campaigns reach the right audiences in the most effective and impactful way. This role combines strategic media planning with strong client partnership, acting as a trusted advisor who deeply understands clients’ businesses, objectives, and broader marketing context.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><span data-contrast="auto">Media Planning Managers analyze data, market insights, and consumer behavior to devise, propose, and recommend effective use of media to drive brand growth, customer acquisition, drive engagement, retention, and long-term loyalty. They also play a central role in building and maintaining strong client relationships by orchestrating end-to-end campaign delivery, leveraging deep knowledge of digital media levers, and ensuring consistently high-quality execution that drives client satisfaction and trust.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Some of the things we’d like you to do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead audience research using syndicated and first-party data to inform strategic and tactical media planning</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and manage media plans, forecasts, presentations, and all core planning documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Define creative specifications, measurement frameworks, and campaign analysis approaches</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee campaign setup and launch, ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery across channels</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain campaign tracking and deliverable documentation, providing clear visibility across teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor performance against targets, proactively identifying risks, optimization opportunities, and required interventions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Deliver clear performance commentary, ensure reporting quality standards, and contribute to campaign wrap-ups and insights</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Act as the primary day-to-day client lead, building trusted relationships and confidently managing briefs, feedback, and expectations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate client objectives into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables for both simple and complex campaigns</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead regular internal and client status sessions to drive alignment and momentum</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate closely with activation, strategy, and analytics teams to ensure high-quality campaign delivery</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide project management support across the campaign lifecycle, escalating risks and issues as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Responsible for operational excellence, including forecasting, documentation, and billing compliance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and develop 1–2 direct reports through clear goal-setting, coaching, and ongoing feedback</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide timely, actionable feedback to the broader team to drive continuous improvement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">A bit about yourself: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">At least 3-5 years’ experience in digital media, advertising, marketing and/or client services</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge and effective vocabulary across search, social, display, video, and/or programmatic media buying</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Media Research Tools (Comscore, GWI, TGI, YouGov)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to provide optimal media plan which aligns with client's business goal and delivers results against media investment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong organizational and project management skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multitask</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven problem solving skills and ability to think outside of the box </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Detail oriented and responsive, deadline-driven with strong reasoning skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead by example while motivating and coaching juniors on the team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage Performance Development Cycle and Review process for juniors</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Fluent Japanese level with business fluency in English - TOEIC 800 or above</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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