Media Planning Director

FUTURE PUBLISHING
London
3 weeks ago
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What youll be doing

Future is looking for a Media Planning Director to join our dynamic planning team. You will use our arsenal of well-known and respected media brands and editorial experience to create planning and partnership pitches across multiple clients in lifestyle, homes, tech, entertainment, FMCG, and beyond.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will have a track record in producing winning pitches in a media agency or a publisher environment. You will demonstrate the use of insight to create a strategy that translates into deliverable media and creative recommendations.

Responsibilities:

  1. Co-lead along with a sales counterpart and sometimes a creative counterpart, the strategy, production, and delivery of pitches.
  2. Promote creative planning and pitching best practices and work to embed these behaviors in the team.
  3. Partner with cross-functional specialists including insight, design, producers, and editorial to bring cross-platform and cross-product solutions to briefs.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

  1. Media planning fundamentals from either a planning or a strategy role.
  2. Proficiency in holistic planning, integrating brand and performance strategies while identifying clear roles for partnership and content within the wider media mix.
  3. In-depth knowledge of multi-media channels, technology interactions, and strategic advertising opportunities.
  4. Experience with modern and evolving content creation and distribution strategies.
  5. Experience working on large brands, be it in an agency or with media publishers.
  6. Strategic and Return on investment focused -- the ability to see things from our client’s perspective.

Whats in it for you

The expected range for this role is £32,000 - £55,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Paddington Office, working three days from the office, two from home.

… Plus more great perks, which include:

  1. Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time.
  2. When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
  3. Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future.
  4. Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
  5. Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

Internal job family level Commercial 6.

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

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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