Media Planning Manager
UK & International
London

This is a unique hybrid UK and International Media Planning role:
50% of the role is Planning across all channels in conjunction with specialists (TV, Digital, OOH, Print & Radio) in the UK
50% will be spent supporting the European team including:
• Campaign Support / European Requests – collate local plans (all media types) and provide recommendations & support for EU-wide media activity.
• Best Practice Sharing – across markets and learning to avoid “reinventing the wheel”.
• Data Aggregation – create/review reporting templates for consistent and accurate global data collection (annual OP budgeting process, competitive requests, etc.) in conjunction with the EU Hub campaign support both locally and EU-wide; best practice sharing across markets; data aggregation; and global campaign management.
• Global Campaign Management – supporting the team in handling multi-market strategy and plan deliverables for the global client when launching global campaigns.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning

Able to take a simple brief independently and develop a response which incorporates clear targeting and strategic channel planning based on insights, research and data. Interrogate and question elements of the brief when necessary.
Ownership of the plans, ensuring they are up to date and accurate
Knowledge and relevant application of research available (i.e. TGI, IPA Touchpoints, Nielsen, Google, plus bespoke tools)
Keep up to date with media marketplace in order to educate clients on the changing media landscape and the opportunities arising as a result.
Ability to interrogate and analyse research reports to draw conclusions and insights.
Where necessary you will get involved with new business pitches and creative solutions brainstorms.

Delivery

Attention to detail when producing documents is of high importance, both yourself and overseeing those of the planners on the team.
Ensure all administration is up to date, accurate and all internal/external deadlines are met.
Oversee weekly internal and external reporting where necessary.
Develop strong relationships with media owners, creative agencies, and ad-servers to ensure best in class delivery, as well as solutions, across platform.
Ensuring high quality Post Campaign Reports are delivered to the client in a timely fashion across Europe.
Oversee digital campaign set up and trafficking requirements.

Team

Coaching and developing two planners within team
Develop effective working relationships with activation teams.
Day to day liaison between client and agency
Ability to adapt quickly in order to support the team from one challenge to the next.

QUALIFICATIONS:

International experience, particularly European coordination, is highly desirable. Someone with broad TV experience would work particularly well in this role.
Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable manner is a must.
Ability to plan across all media. Digital experience is key, as is past experience in the Entertainment sector.
Proficiency in Microsoft office tools – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of tools such as DDS, DoubleClick, TGI, comScore, and Addynamix.
Passion and curiosity for understanding the audience and brands of our client.
Confident communicator, and contributor in meetings.
Ability to work successfully within a team, understanding different points of view, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
Soft skills: attentiveness, detail oriented, excellent communication ability.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

50% of the role is Planning across all channels in conjunction with specialists (TV, Digital, OOH, Print & Radio) for Amazon in the UK across a variety of brands including; Amazon Student, Kindle Unlimited, and Amazon Web Services.

The other 50% will be spent supporting the Head of Rufus Europe, based in Hamburg, across all parts of the Amazon business including Retail & Devices, Prime Video, and Amazon Music in the following areas:

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