Planning Manager

We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.

We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with.

And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way.

So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you e and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture.

We are hiring a UK Planning Manager to play a key role in delivering impactful, insight-led media campaigns for a leading global entertainment brand. This is an opportunity to shape cross-channel strategies that connect audiences with world-class content, working alongside talented planning specialists, investment teams and client stakeholders. You'll have ownership of significant campaigns, influence strategic decisions and help drive measurable business outcomes for one of the industry's most exciting accounts.

• Develop effective, insight-led cross-channel media strategies grounded in audience understanding and clear commercial objectives.
• Lead medium-to-large campaigns from initial brief through to activation, optimisation and post-campaign analysis.
• Create high-quality presentations, media recommendations, campaign plans and performance reports that enable informed decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted media planning expert and strategic advisor.
• Collaborate closely with investment teams, media partners and internal specialists to deliver campaigns accurately and effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, share best practice and contribute to continuous team development.
• Support and guide junior team members, helping them build capability, confidence and understanding of their responsibilities.

Skills we're looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in UK cross-channel media planning, with responsibility for delivering integrated campaign strategies.
• Strong understanding of both online and offline media channels and how they work together to achieve campaign objectives.
• Ability to interpret data and audience insights to develop clear, compelling recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and a desire to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and external partners.
• An interest in entertainment, media and…