Media Planning Strategist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mediabrands Full time

About Us

Mediabrands is a global media agency that drives business growth for its clients through innovative media planning and communications strategies. We leverage the power of data analytics, creativity, and expertise to deliver impactful campaigns that engage audiences and drive results.

We believe in purposeful growth and are committed to diversity, equity, and sustainability in all our business operations. Our Better World Media philosophy guides our approach to media planning, ensuring that our clients' messages are delivered in a responsible and effective manner.

As a leading global media network, Mediabrands operates in over 100 countries with a team of over 3,000 people. In the UK, we work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket, and Spotify.

Our UM EMEA Headquarters in London provides integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. With our in-house tools and technology capabilities, we deliver tailored, regional solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team of specialists includes brand strategists, researchers, data analysts, digital media planners, and content creators who work together to provide frameworks that optimize our clients' advertising investment.

Role Description

We are seeking a Comms Director to join our vibrant UK planning team and play a leading role across two of our core clients, American Express and Fidelity. As a Comms Director, you will drive forward media planning excellence, innovative thinking, and exceptional client relationships. You will have a deep understanding of the UK media landscape and embody our Better World Media philosophy to deliver impactful, commercially successful work that delights and inspires clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Client Partner to deliver critical business objectives.
  • Develop strategic end-to-end recommendations with specialist business units to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation.
  • Build strong, meaningful relationships with client peers and colleagues.
  • Support the Client Partner in building effective day-to-day management processes.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of annual and ongoing client action plans.
  • Accountable for the accurate upkeep and delivery of financial processes.
  • Collaborate with third parties and Media Owners to bring innovation and new solutions into the agency.
  • Inspire, coach, and guide teams in delivering fantastic work and transforming the business.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience in managing a team and enabling the development of those around you.
  • Experience in ATL and digital media, with the ability to clearly articulate how communications deliver a positive impact on clients' businesses.
  • Comfortable leading meetings and presenting to clients.
  • Good communication skills, familiar with developing strong client and industry connections.
  • Ambitious, with a thirst for continually learning and delivering an improved UM product.

Employee Transparency

At Mediabrands, we celebrate diversity and believe it makes us stronger. We are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess if you would like to discuss any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued and rewarded for your fantastic work. We offer a range of benefits, including flexi-leave, free breakfast and lunch, early finish Fridays, core hours, retail discounts, electric vehicle salary sacrifices, wellbeing programme, interest-free season ticket loan, paid time off for volunteering, group income protection, life assurance, private medical insurance or health cash plan, group personal pension plan, generous parental leave and pay, independent mortgage advice, financial education, employee assistance programme, free eye tests, and flexible benefits.

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