Associate Director, Implementation Planning, UK

• Extensive experience in media planning, digital activation, or implementational planning, managing complex accounts and orchestrating integrated media strategies.
• Expertise in cross-channel planning (digital, audio, VOD, AV), strong data analysis, integrated media testing knowledge, and client relationship management.
• Ability to translate high-level brand and performance strategies, in partnership with Comms Planners and Strategists, into detailed, actionable tactical plans across the entire media mix, directly contributing to wider client media strategy, following the OASIS framework.
• Advanced knowledge of the full media landscape and core media buying platforms, with an understanding of how they intersect and integrate.
• Strong understanding of audience insights, advanced analytics, data validation, and the ability to leverage performance data for optimisation, including robust media testing frameworks and WPP Open Intelligence.
• Proficiency in planning and optimisation tools (including WPP Open) and integrating AI-driven tools.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships, present confidently, and manage expectations.
• Highly collaborative, fostering productive working relationships across internal teams and partners.
• Agile, innovative, and pioneering mindset, focused on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and passion for media testing.

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 & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• 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.

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment.

WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

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 feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.

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 this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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