Planning Manager

Overview

As UK Planning Manager, you shape cross-channel media strategies for a leading global entertainment brand. You own campaigns from brief to activation, driving measurable business outcomes with insight-led decision making. You’ll partner with clients, investment teams and internal specialists to deliver high-impact plans. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, data and execution, in a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical cover
• Reflection Days
• Shared Parental Leave
• inclusive benefits information on Publicis Career Page

Responsibilities

• Develop insight-led cross-channel media strategies aligned with audience understanding and business objectives
• Lead medium-to-large campaigns from brief through activation, optimisation and post-campaign analysis
• Create high-quality presentations, media recommendations, plans and performance reports for decision-making
• Build trusted advisory partnerships with client stakeholders as a media planning expert
• Collaborate with investment teams, media partners and internal specialists to deliver campaigns accurately
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and share best practices for team development
• Support and guide junior team members to build capability and confidence

Key requirements

• Demonstrated experience in UK cross-channel media planning with integrated campaign responsibility
• Strong understanding of online and offline media channels and how they synergize
• Ability to interpret data and audience insights into clear recommendations
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills for diverse audiences
• Strong organisational skills with multi-priority management and attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build positive client, colleague and partner relationships
• Interest in entertainment, media and popular culture; entertainment experience is beneficial but not required

• collaboration
• communication
• relationship-building
• cross-channel media planning
• data interpretation and audience insights
• presentation and reporting

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