Associate Planning Director

Company description

We are the ROI agency, apositionwe haveproudlyheld trueto since 2005. Our more than 6,000specialistsacross
95marketsofferunparalleledcapabilitiesin

Media,Data,Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicatedcommunicationslandscape.

ROI isnolongersimplyaboutthemost efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes,ROIisaboutdelivering Returnon Investment ;butit’salsoaboutgoingbeyondtodelivera

Returnon Imaginationandmoreintegratedexperiencesthatinspire Growth .Top-line growth

forourclients’businesses,growthforourpeopleandgrowthforourculture.

Poweredbyourbest-in-classproprietarytoolsanddata,ourworkspansthefullspectrumof media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

Thisbreadthmeanswedeliver Insightthatliesattheintersectionofconsumer,category,and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

Itmeanswedelivermorecreativemediasolutionsthatbringtogetherbest-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

Itmeansweadoptnewdataanalyticsandvalueoptimisationtechniqueswhilebuilding

relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.

Weleverageover
30yearsof media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward–thinking and accountable to our clients.

AtZenith,weultimatelyseekoutamoremeaningfulkindofROI. Ouruniquewayofthinking inspires growth for some of theworld’s leading brands,including

Coty,Electrolux,Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt,Tik Tok and Verizon.

We are hiring a UK Associate Planning Director to join Publicis Imagine, a specialist team dedicated to one of the world's leading entertainment and media brands. This is an exciting opportunity to shape high-profile campaigns that connect audiences with premium content across multiple platforms and release windows. Working at the intersection of media strategy, creativity and culture, you'll help deliver impactful campaigns while leading and developing talented planners.

If you thrive on collaboration, strategic thinking and creating work that reaches millions of people, we'd love to hear from you.

• Lead end-to-end media planning across a diverse entertainment portfolio, ensuring campaigns are delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Translate client objectives into effective cross-channel media strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner closely with investment, activation and specialist teams to create integrated and connected campaign plans.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication, thoughtful recommendations and exceptional service.
• Coach, mentor and support a Planning Manager and Planning Executive, helping them grow their skills and careers.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working, promoting collaboration, efficiency and continuous learning across the team.
• Stay informed on media, culture and consumer behaviour trends to bring fresh thinking and strategic insight into planning recommendations.

• Strong experience developing and leading multi-channel media strategies and campaigns.
• The ability to turn complex challenges into clear, actionable plans and recommendations.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience managing, coaching or mentoring team members and…