WPP Media | Media Planning Manager (EM), Japan

Brief Description 
As a Media Planning Manager, you will be responsible for integrated media and communication planning for a global client, encompassing both online and offline channels. While digitally-focused, this client actively engages in offline campaigns, so we expect planning that leverages both your online and offline skills.

3 best things about the job

1. Opportunity to work with senior-level stakeholders.
2. As part of a global agency, you will be responsible for communication planning for world-renowned clients.
3. Ability to engage in holistic communication planning, not limited to specialized areas like digital or online only.

What you’ll bring

• Integrated communication and media planning experience across both online and offline channels.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Schedule management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Team management skills.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working at an advertising agency, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in offline and online media planning, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with E-commerce clients is a significant advantage.
• Business- level communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience and skills in English presentations and document creation.
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking.
• Team leader experience is a significant advantage.

In this role, your goals will be:

In three months:

• Understand the client's business and be able to collaborate with the Associate Director on media planning in your own words from the fourth month onwards.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to establish a foundation for your work.

In six months:

• Lead at least one project from proposal to execution.
• Understand the latest trends in competitors and media, and be able to share them internally and externally.

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