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Media Planning Director

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What you'll 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;

Co-lead along with a sales counterpart and sometimes a creative counterpart, the strategy, production, and delivery of pitches.
Promote creative planning and pitching best practices and work to embed these behaviors in the team
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

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

What's 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;

Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
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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What You Should Know About Media Planning Director, Future Publishing

Future is on the lookout for a Media Planning Director to become a key player in our energetic planning team. In this role, you'll be leveraging our well-established media brands and rich editorial experience to craft compelling planning and partnership pitches for a diverse clientele spanning lifestyle, homes, tech, entertainment, FMCG, and more. Reporting directly to the Head of Planning, you should come equipped with a proven track record in creating winning media pitches, whether from a media agency or a publishing environment. Your knack for utilizing insights to devise strategies that translate into actionable media and creative recommendations will be crucial. You'll not only co-lead pitches alongside sales and creative teams but also promote best practices in creative planning across the organization. Collaborating with experts in insight, design, production, and editorial, you’ll develop holistic, cross-platform solutions. To thrive in this role, you should have robust media planning fundamentals, an understanding of multi-media channels, and familiarity with adopting both brand and performance strategies. If you've worked with large brands either in agency settings or as part of media publishers, your experience will certainly give you an edge. Plus, you'll enjoy a competitive salary range of £32,000 to £55,000, opportunities for profit sharing, uncapped leave, and a hybrid work arrangement from our London Paddington office. Come join Future, where diversity and innovative thinking drive us forward!

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What does a Media Planning Director do at Future?

At Future, a Media Planning Director plays a pivotal role by crafting strategic media and partnership pitches for a wide variety of clients. This role entails co-leading pitch strategies with sales and creative teams, integrating multi-channel strategies that span both brand and performance while collaborating with cross-functional specialists to deliver comprehensive solutions.