or apply directly on WPP Media's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days WPP Media's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of WPP Media's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at WPP Media
- high 1020 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
- 2026-10-23
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
The Director of Planning at Wavemaker will lead the planning output for specific clients, focusing on creating innovative media strategies and ensuring effective communication with clients. This role involves managing the planning team, developing relationships with media owners, and driving growth through strategic insights and storytelling. The position requires advanced problem-solving skills and stakeholder management to navigate complex client needs and deliver exceptional results.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Advanced understanding of the industry and future trends
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Advanced stakeholder management skills
- Advanced effective communication skills
- Expert campaign management skills
- Advanced compelling storytelling abilities
What you get
- Competitive medical insurance
- Group retirement plans
- Vision and dental insurance
- Significant paid time off
- Preferential partner discounts
- Employee mental health awareness days
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Hybrid work model with teams in the office around four days a week
- UK based role requiring the right to work in the location
Summarised from WPP Media's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by WPP Media on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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