Media Planner
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
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WPP Media is an AI-driven media operating unit of WPP, focused on delivering creative personalisation at scale. As a Media Planner, you will support the development and execution of integrated media plans, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to create insight-driven media strategies.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of holistic media plans aligned with client strategy
- Collaborate with Research Leads, Planning Managers, and senior stakeholders to analyze first-party, syndicated, and platform data to inform audience insights and recommendations
- Assist in campaign planning activities across all assigned titles
- Create, maintain, and update media plan documents, ensuring accuracy across formulas, data, and links
- Conduct quality assurance checks across digital and OOH plans, including validation of 'weeklies'
- Prepare client-ready materials, including plan updates and supporting documentation
- Capture detailed notes during internal and client meetings and distribute key takeaways in a timely manner
- Identify and communicate implications of plan changes to senior stakeholders
- Assist in the development of strategic POVs and planning recommendations
- Apply knowledge of media fundamentals including SOV, Reach, Frequency, and CPM
- Build and maintain relationships with media vendors and partners to support planning initiatives
- Support client communications across email and phone as required
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve campaign issues, support trafficking, and assist with billing and invoice reconciliation
- Stay current on media trends and proactively share insights with internal teams
- Support the onboarding and training of Assistant Planners
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in media planning, buying, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
- High attention to detail, particularly in managing data and planning documents
- Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Foundational understanding of media planning concepts and metrics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and media planning tools
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
- Post-secondary degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline is an asset
Benefits
- Competitive medical
- Group retirement plans
- Vision
- Dental insurance
- Significant paid time off
- Preferential partner discounts
- Employee mental health awareness days
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