or apply directly on WPP Media's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days WPP Media's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of WPP Media's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at WPP Media
- high 557 stale, 47 reposted of 1,046 open
- Hiring momentum
- 1868 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from WPP Media's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for WPP Media.
About this role
As a Planning Manager at WPP Media, you will lead the daily planning operations, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and mentor junior team members. Your responsibilities will include developing media strategies, managing campaign activities, and ensuring effective communication with clients and internal teams. This role offers the chance to create impactful cross-channel campaigns while collaborating with specialists and taking ownership of client briefs.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of WPP Media as an employer.
What you need
- In-depth understanding of media channels based on client briefs
- Skilled knowledge of Wavemaker and industry media planning tools
- Understanding of industry best practices, planning theory, DE+I planning, and carbon-conscious media
- Experience in campaign management including briefing teams and managing deliverables
- Effective communication skills with clients and internal teams
- Ability to mentor junior team members and manage their tasks
What you get
- Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance
- Significant paid time off
- Preferential partner discounts
- Employee mental health awareness days
Worth weighing
- No specific salary information provided
- The role requires a hybrid work approach, with teams in the office around four days a week
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
Summarised from WPP Media's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by WPP Media on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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