Digital Planning Manager

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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• Experience in digital media, with a strong level of expertise in digital activations and working with media partners on multi-market campaigns 

• Genuinely passionate about entertainment, movies, and the theatrical space — you understand what makes this category unique and bring that energy to your work 

• Proven experience managing campaigns end-to-end, with a track record of accurate, high-quality delivery across paid social, programmatic, video, and/or display 

• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously without letting standards slip 

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail 

• A creative thinker who enjoys ideation and can translate a client brief into genuinely exciting digital recommendations 

• Proven people management and leadership qualities — comfortable being a direct line manager and developing junior talent 

• Trusted and confident in a client-facing capacity — able to build relationships and manage expectations with professionalism 

• Proactive, logical, and practical approach — knows when to act independently and when to escalate 

• Ability to manage upwards as well as downwards 

 BONUS POINTS 

• Experience working on theatrical, entertainment, or release-driven marketing campaigns 

• Familiarity with Amazon Ads, AVOD ecosystems, or studio-aligned digital activation models 

• Awareness of Amazon DSP (ADSP) and its application within entertainment and theatrical marketing 

• Exposure to WPP Open or similar global operating platforms 

• Experience with platform partnerships, beta testing, or innovation pipelines 

 Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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