Media Planner

Join Our Team as a Media Planner/Buyer Manager

A leading agency in media planning and buying, is seeking an experienced Media Manager to spearhead strategic campaigns and drive innovation in our ever-evolving industry. We believe in thinking beyond digital and embracing a consumer-centric approach that spans both online and offline channels. With recent new business wins and exciting opportunities on the horizon, this is the perfect time to join this vibrant team.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in nurturing talent and providing a supportive, entrepreneurial environment that encourages growth. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a performance-related bonus structure that rewards your success.

We value your well-being, which is why we provide Vitality Health Cover, including a range of discounts and access to online GP consultations. Our in-house gym is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, so you can stay active and healthy.

As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we donate 5% of net profits to charity, with additional donations going to charities nominated by our staff.

Moreover, we offer exciting perks such as the opportunity to join trips to Uganda, Cambodia, or Peru, with no deduction from your holiday entitlement and a £500 contribution. You can also participate in our company NEST pension scheme and enjoy discounts on fitness trackers, running shoes, gym memberships, and more.

The Role

As a Media Manager, you will be responsible for managing high-profile accounts and contributing to new business pitches. You will play a pivotal role within our Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Managing Director while working closely with the Director of Client Services.

Your expertise in media planning and your ability to think creatively will allow you to develop strategies that amplify our clients' creative ideas and propositions through clever media utilization. Whether it's TV, press, OOH, digital, radio, cinema, or experiential media, you'll be well-versed in all types and know how to leverage their unique advantages to achieve exceptional results.

The Person

The Role

As a Media Manager your responsibilities will include:

- Managing some of our highest profile accounts and leading strategic campaigns.
- Working on new business pitches to drive growth and expand our client base.
- Being an integral part of the Senior Management Team
- Collaborating with the Director of Client Services
- Have a proven track record in media planning across various channels.
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of different media types, including TV, press, OOH, digital, radio, cinema, and experiential.
- Demonstrate creativity in utilizing media in innovative ways to meet client objectives.
- Develop strategies and plans based on audience, objectives, and budget, and confidently present them to clients.
- Showcase comms strategy expertise by amplifying creative ideas and propositions through clever media implementation.

Ideally, have experience as a media planner/buyer in an agency or managing a significant media budget client-side.

**Salary**: £39,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bideford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bideford

Application deadline: 31/07/2023
Reference ID: MPB