Senior Media Planner

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At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

•  Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
•  Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
•  Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

We are currently looking for a Senior Media Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of integrated media strategies for a portfolio of leading brands. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and media partners to ensure effective planning, seamless execution, and continuous optimization of campaigns that deliver against business objectives and performance KPIs. The role plays a key part in translating client needs into actionable media plans while contributing to campaign effectiveness and overall account success.

This role reports to: Business Manager / Business Director

We are currently looking for a Senior Media Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing effective media strategies for a portfolio of leading brands. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and media partners to design integrated communication plans that deliver strong business outcomes. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring that campaigns are well-planned, efficiently deployed, and continuously optimized to achieve client objectives and performance KPIs.

• Opportunity to work with leading brands and high-impact campaigns.
• Exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced environment with continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaboration with top industry professionals and strategic partners.

• Understand client business objectives, brand strategies, and account structure.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Gain full understanding of planning tools, processes, and reporting systems.
• Support in execution and delivery of ongoing campaigns.

• Independently manage media plans and client deliverables.
• Contribute to strategic recommendations and campaign improvements.
• Analyze performance data and translate insights into actionable optimizations.
• Actively participate in client meetings and presentations.

• Lead planning responsibilities for assigned accounts independently.
• Drive strategic thinking and innovation across campaigns.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to new business initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and support capability building within the team.

• Develop and execute media strategies aligned with client objectives and business goals.
• Build integrated media plans and ensure accurate implementation across all channels.
• Monitor campaign performance and optimize based on KPIs and insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns.
• Coordinate with clients and partners for timely delivery of requirements.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to inform planning.
• Support in budget management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy in campaign tracking, documentation, and reporting systems.
• Contribute to client presentations and business review meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support senior team members in strategic planning and growth initiatives.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of media fundamentals and campaign planning principles.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Media, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in media planning, strategy, or account management.
• Experience working with clients and managing campaign execution end-to-end.

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 162 million broadband users and 158 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 52 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. 

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