Media Planning Director, GOC

About WPP Media

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Role Summary and Impact

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will partner with client and regional teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to elevate the quality of strategic output and strengthen WPP Media’s position as a trusted strategic marketing partner. We are looking for a Director, Media Planning who will:

• Partner with senior client and agency leads to develop communications strategies that address client business and marketing goals.

• Own the strategic foundation of client plans from insight development and audience definition through briefing, planning, activation, measurement, performance assessment, and action planning.

• Translate consumer, cultural, category, and business intelligence into clear target definitions, consumer journeys, brand opportunities, and actionable strategic choices.

• Develop integrated communications and content strategies with clear objectives, channel roles, deliverables, and measurement frameworks.

• Build credible relationships with key client, agency, and cross-functional stakeholders, and represent Strategy in integrated agency initiatives and collaborative working sessions.

• Define and raise the standard of strategic excellence by applying relevant global best practices, case studies, research, and learning to the client business.

• Partner with client leadership to build learning plans and strengthen strategic capability across client and agency teams.

• Ensure strategic intent remains integrated throughout delivery; identify gaps, mobilize the right teams, and course-correct plans when needed to protect quality and business impact.

• Lead, inspire, coach, and develop Strategy talent, creating clear expectations and supporting team members in building the skills required for growth.

Skills and Experience

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, communications, or equivalent professional experience.

• 8+ years of senior-level marketing experience, including at least 5 years in a strategy role with significant communications, media, and channel integration.

• Advanced English proficiency and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across regions and cultures.

• Proven experience developing integrated marketing and communications strategies that translate business goals into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

• Strong knowledge of channel strategy, including digital and emerging media, with experience in advertising, digital, direct marketing, or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative inputs into simple, compelling, and differentiated strategic narratives.

• Strong storytelling, facilitation, writing, and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence senior client and agency stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of consumer research approaches and data sources, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

• A proven track record of leading, motivating, mentoring, and developing teams while collaborating effectively across disciplines and accounts.

• The judgment and agility to monitor delivery, identify strategic risks, and mobilize others to course-correct when needed.
  
  

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions, life insurance, wellness programs, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, employee mental health awareness day, and more. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

For Mexico:

This position is available in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality. The candidate must perform their work from any location within Mexico. Only Mexican nationals residing in the country or foreign nationals with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work from abroad is not permitted under any circumstances.

For Colombia:

This position is in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality and must be performed within Colombian territory. Only candidates residing in Colombia with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work contracts do not allow employment or relocation abroad.

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