1,396 Digital Media Planner jobs in the United Kingdom

We are seeking a talented and driven Media Planning Director to join our dynamic OpenDoor Strategy Planning team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in crafting communications plans that inspire and deliver results for our clients in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape. You will be the voice of the consumer, translating insights into actionable strategies that drive business growth. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive customer journeys, uncovering compelling brand narratives, and building the blueprint for effective media plan development.

Skills and Experience:

• Experienced media professional or connections planning and an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices.
• Have an advanced understanding of the Purchase Journey thinking and planning philosophy across all client work. Including being an expert in a broad set of internal tools, as well as external tools to build a deep understanding of the consumer, the client’s business and its specific opportunities.
• Have an expert overview of the media market landscape (across EU), trends and start to build media owner relationships.
• A deep understanding of consumer behavior within media, particularly channels relevant to entertainment marketing.
• A knack for simplifying the complex, translating data and insights into clear, compelling written narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you can clearly articulate your ideas and influence decisions.
• A passion for innovation and challenging the status quo with a positive, constructive approach.
• Depth of knowledge of both digital and traditional media channels and how to effectively deploy them across a campaign.

We are seeking a talented and driven Media Planning Director to join our dynamic OpenDoor Strategy Planning team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in crafting communications plans that inspire and deliver results for our clients in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape. You will be the voice of the consumer, translating insights into actionable strategies that drive business growth. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive customer journeys, uncovering compelling brand narratives, and building the blueprint for effective media plan development.

Skills and Experience:

• Experienced media professional or connections planning and an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices.
• Have an advanced understanding of the Purchase Journey thinking and planning philosophy across all client work. Including being an expert in a broad set of internal tools, as well as external tools to build a deep understanding of the consumer, the client’s business and its specific opportunities.
• Have an expert overview of the media market landscape (across EU), trends and start to build media owner relationships.
• A deep understanding of consumer behavior within media, particularly channels relevant to entertainment marketing.
• A knack for simplifying the complex, translating data and insights into clear, compelling written narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you can clearly articulate your ideas and influence decisions.
• A passion for innovation and challenging the status quo with a positive, constructive approach.
• Depth of knowledge of both digital and traditional media channels and how to effectively deploy them across a campaign.

What you'll be doing…

The purpose of the Media Planning Manager role is both tactical and strategic. Tactically, Sales Planners ensure consistency in Future’s one-to-one sales pitches and proposals across the global Commercial team - producing RFP responses and pitch decks.  Strategically, Sales Planners are tasked with delivering stand-out proposals which help us win maximum budget/share-of-wallet, with predictable yield and revenue delivery, in programs/campaigns which deliver on client budgets, and meet/exceed client KPIs.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve…

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Broad knowledge or interest in media channels and popular marketing tactics
• Digitally savvy, with working knowledge of analytics and customer management tools (e.g. Salesforce, Netsuite, MOAT, Nielsen)
• Attention to detail and strong multitasking, prioritisation, and organisational capabilities

What's in it for you…

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff.  We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed in to one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

Internal job family level C7 

The expected range for this role is £26,000 - £37,000 

Who are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it. 

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website

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Media Planning Account Director

Our client, a leading media agency, is hiring a Planning Account Director to join their expanding team in London. As the Account Director you will be responsible for multi-channel campaign planning as well as being the main point of contact for your clients and projects.

The Role

· Responsible for the strategy & planning of multi-channel campaigns, both offline & digital channels

· Building & maintaining client relationships

· People management & leadership

· Finance & budget management

· Agency development

The Candidate

· Exceptional media planning experience covering both offline & digital channels including OOH, Press & Print

· Sound knowledge of the digital advertising landscape.

· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

· Highly analytical.

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Media Planning Account Director

Our client, a leading media agency, is hiring a Planning Account Director to join their expanding team in London. As the Account Director you will be responsible for multi-channel campaign planning as well as being the main point of contact for your clients and projects.

The Role

· Responsible for the strategy & planning of multi-channel campaigns, both offline & digital channels

· Building & maintaining client relationships

· People management & leadership

· Finance & budget management

· Agency development

The Candidate

· Exceptional media planning experience covering both offline & digital channels including OOH, Press & Print

· Sound knowledge of the digital advertising landscape.

· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

· Highly analytical.

For more information on the Media Planning Account Director click "APPLY" or email your cv to

We are seeking a results-driven Senior Planning Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day client management and for planning our flagship beauty client's digital marketing campaigns to drive ecommerce performance through search, social and programmatic display. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong reasoning skills, a deep understanding of digital marketing channels, and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Process and Planning:

• Develop and manage comprehensive digital marketing strategies and budget pacing across various channels, including PPC, social media and display advertising.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the point of contact for the client across the account, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Work very closely with client spearhead and develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Understand clients' business goals and industry trends to provide performance planning insights.

Performance Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on campaign performance metrics using channel platforms and dashboards.
• Provide clients with regular performance reports, insights, and recommendations for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to inform strategies and optimise cross-channel campaign performance with the team.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with internal activations teams to ensure campaigns are executed with best practice and guidelines process is followed for example media plans and taxonomy.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners as needed to support campaign activities.

Budget Management:

• Manage client budgets effectively, ensuring that campaigns are delivered within budget constraints.
• Ensure all financial reconciliations are completed on time and accurate

Requirements

• Experience in digital marketing, account management, or channel specific role.
• Strong proficiency in excel required
• Proven track record of managing and optimising digital marketing campaigns
• Strong reasoning skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills in digital marketing tools such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, Google Analytics or Adobe
• Certification in Google Ads, Google Analytics, or similar is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing performance data and providing actionable insights.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term digital marketing strategies aligned with client goals.
• Client Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of clients.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms.

We are committed to empowering workers in the communities local to where we operate, and are mindful of minimising the carbon cost of commuting. Where a position required regular presence in the office, as in the case of managerial positions, we attempt to hire staff who live within a reasonable commute (<50 miles or 1.5 hours) of the office they will be based in.

Equal Opportunties

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours