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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days WPP's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of WPP's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at WPP
- high 195 stale, 4 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 318 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from WPP's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for WPP.
About this role
The Senior Media Planner at WPP will be responsible for developing and executing media plans that enhance a key global client's brand presence in Japan. This role involves strategic media planning, client relationship management, and collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure effective campaign delivery. The planner will also mentor junior staff and stay updated on media innovations and best practices.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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 as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of experience in a planning or strategy background
- Proven experience with Japanese media market, as well as global platforms
- Numerate and highly analytical with attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills, capable of multitasking
- Genuine passion to grow, learn and adopt new technologies such as AI
- Collaborator who can work with cross-functional teams and external agencies
Nice to have
- Bilingual preferred; Japanese and English
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Hybrid work model with teams in the office around four days a week
- Focus on mentorship and development of junior planners
Summarised from WPP's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by WPP on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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